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Michigan State basketball moves up in Associated Press Top 25; Michigan drops out

Detroit News staff and wires

Michigan State is moving up. Michigan has moved out.

Michigan State (7-2) climbed three spots to No. 19 in this week's Associated Press men's college basketball poll, while Michigan dropped from the Top 25 in rankings released Monday.

Max Christie, right, and Michigan State are ranked No. 19 in this week's Associated Press Top 25.

The Spartans notched a pair of victories last week, including a 73-64 victory over Louisville in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge and an 81-68 victory over Toledo.

Michigan (5-3) was trounced by North Carolina last week, but bounced back Saturday with a 72-58 victory over San Diego State.