Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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January 01, 2023
WHEREAS, The University of Michigan and Michigan State University basketball teams have met 190 times since 1909; and,
WHEREAS, The University of Michigan currently leads the head-to-head series 96-87, although Michigan State leads since joining the Big 10 in 1950; and,
WHEREAS, on the banks of the Red Cedar, at 2:30 pm Eastern Standard Time on Saturday, January 7th, the two teams tip off for the 191st time; and,
WHEREAS, the Wolverines hold the longest win streak in this series of 12 games from 1921-1927; and,
WHEREAS, the Spartan teams have won 6 of the last 10 matchups; and,
WHEREAS, the Wolverines haven’t won in the Izzone since 2018; and,
WHEREAS, during this week, we encourage all Michiganders to embrace this historic rivalry and the high stakes this game surely represents for every family, but especially the houses divided;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim January 1-7 as Rivalry Week in Michigan.