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*Gov. Whitmer Declares this Week as Rivalry Week Ahead of MSU-UM Basketball Game*?

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*LANSING, Mich.* ? Governor Gretchen Whitmer, two-time alumna of Michigan State University, declared January 1 through January 7 as Rivalry Week in honor of Saturday's rivalry basketball game between the Michigan State University Spartans and the University of Michigan Wolverines. ??

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?I always look forward to watching the Spartans and Wolverines battle it out on the court in one of Michigan?s best sports traditions,? said *Governor Whitmer*. ?Whether you bleed green and white or shout ?go blue,? I encourage every Michigander to show off their Spartan or Wolverine pride. As a Spartan, I?ll be rooting for MSU to continue their streak of winning in the Izzone. Go green!??

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"Every year I?m thrilled to watch the matchup between the Wolverines and their rivals,? said *Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist*. ?I know Michiganders will enjoy watching the Leaders and Best?repeat their last win and show us all how great it is to be a Michigan Wolverine. Go Blue!??

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Saturday's basketball game marks the 191st meeting between the Michigan State University Spartans and the University of Michigan Wolverines. Although Michigan leads the head-to-head series overall 96-87, Michigan State has won six of the last 10 matchups. ??

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?Gretchen Whitmer wearing Spartans gearLieutenant Governor Gilchrist wearing Michigan gear

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