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Michigan's Dusty May Laughs Off Icy Welcome At Breslin Center

Originally posted on College Sports Only | By Jim Weber | Last updated Jan 31, 2026 1:09 PM ET

Michigan head basketball coach Dusty May got the last laugh on Michigan State's students Friday night.

May got an icy welcome from MSU students when he walked into the Breslin Center before No. 3 Michigan played No. 7 Michigan State in East Lansing, which immediately went viral for being a quintessential college rivalry moment.

Dusty May is in the building and MSU students are giving it to him. pic.twitter.com/iUCGkjjJVa
— Lucas Gentilia (@LucasM_Gentilia) January 30, 2026

After Michigan built a 16-point lead at the half, Michigan State stormed all the way back to take the lead with 7:27 left in the game.
But the Wolverines held on for an 83-71 win on the road — Michigan's first win at the Breslin Center since 2018.
After the game, May explained soaking in the hate from the Spartan students.

"At that point I was like, 'There's no way I'm ducking and running from this smoke now." @umichbball HC Dusty May explains why he sat out on the court before tip off against Michigan State. pic.twitter.com/HFq6SX8eRS
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) January 31, 2026