LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — 6 News spoke with a Michigan State University criminal justice professor regarding the death of Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal agents on Saturday in Minnesota, to provide insight on federal protocol and what may have happened during the encounter.

Michigan State was outplayed for essentially the entire game, but a late run and dominant overtime performance led to a 88-79 victory over Rutgers on Tuesday. The Spartans trailed for most of the game and overcame a double-digit second half deficit to avoid a massive upset bid from the Scarlet Knights.

Michigan State overcame a big deficit to escape with a win on Tuesday night.

Michigan State University frequently in the headlines in early December 2025 with a series of major announcements the largest donation in university history. Public records later revealed Greg and Dawn Williams had filed a nonbinding letter of intent for their $401 million gift two months before its public announcement.

Michigan State football has offered a three-star offensive lineman from Illinois who has received interest from numerous big-time schools

The Spartans' "floor general" is the first Michigan State player to win this award in some time.