Richardson scores 29, No. 9 Michigan State rallies to beat Oregon 86-74 to tie Izzo with Knight

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jase Richardson scored 18 of his career-high 29 points in the second half, lifting No. 9 Michigan State to a comeback 86-74 win over Oregon on Saturday that gave coach Tom Izzo 353 Big Ten wins to tie Bob Knight's record.

The Spartans (19-5, 10-2) trailed by 14 points at halftime and took over the game early in the second half with Richardson leading the way at both ends of the court.

The Ducks (16-8, 5-8) lost five straight games for the first time since the 2013-2014 season.

Richardson's father, former Michigan State star and NBA player Jason Richardson, attended the game as part of a reunion of the 2000 national champions.

Michigan State's Jaxon Kholer had 14 points and 12 rebounds, Tre Holloman scored 13 and Jaden Akins added 10 points.

Oregon's Jackson Shelstad scored 18 of his 22 points in the first half, helping his team lead 50-36 at halftime, but didn't get much help. Kwame Evans was the only other Ducks player in double figures, scoring 10 points.

Oregon: The Ducks showed their potential in the first half, looking like the team that won its first nine games and started 13-1 with wins against Alabama and Texas A&M, before playing like a slumping squad.

Michigan State: Richardson made the most of his first opportunity to start, filling in for Jeremy Fears, who was out with an illness. He approached the Michigan State freshman record set by Miles Bridges in 2017 (33 points).

Richardson made back-to-back 3-pointers in the first half.

Richardson was 9 of 13 in an efficient performance.

Michigan State hosts Indiana and Oregon hosts Northwestern on Tuesday night. Knight, who died in 2023, led the Hoosiers from 1971 to 2000.

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Michigan State guard Jase Richardson shoots and draws a foul from Oregon guard TJ Bamba during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) shoots a 3-pointer against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A gas cylinder explosion early Sunday after a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan’s capital killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, police and officials said.

The blast occurred as guests who had gathered to celebrate the couple were sleeping at the house, causing part of the house to collapse, according to the Islamabad police. Seven people were injured.

In a statement, police said the explosion occurred in a residential area in the heart of the city. A government administrator, Sahibzada Yousaf, said authorities were alerted about the blast early Sunday and officers are still investigating. He said some nearby homes were also damaged.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the victims’ families, according to a statement from his office. He directed health authorities to ensure the injured receive the best possible treatment and ordered a full investigation.

Many Pakistani households rely on liquefied petroleum gas cylinders because of low natural gas pressure, and such cylinders have been linked to deadly accidents caused by gas leaks. Police said investigations were ongoing.

Government officials survey the damage of a home caused by a gas cylinder explosion hours after a wedding reception, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ehsan Shahzad)