Let's take a look at three takeaways from the Michigan State Spartans' crucial win over the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday.

No. 12 Michigan State got the test that many were waiting for when it hosted No. 19 Illinois on Sunday afternoon. The Spartans passed the

Facing its toughest test of the conference season Sunday, the No. 12 Michigan State men’s basketball team (16-2, 7-0 Big Ten) won a tightly contested game against No. 19 Illinois, 80-78 at Breslin Center. Taking advantage of foul trouble and making a number of finishes under contact and pressure, the Spartans remain atop the Big Ten standings.

After going down early, Michigan State basketball survived a nail-biter vs. Illinois to stay undefeated and alone at the top if the Big Ten.

No. 12 Michigan State was able to defeat No. 19 Illinois on Sunday, despite its two leading scorers on the season -- senior guard Jaden A

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - No. 12 Michigan State men’s basketball battled to the very end with No. 19 Illinois, but it was the Spartans coming out on top with an 80-78 victory. MSU picks up its 11th straight victory and improves to 7-0 in conference play.

As long as Tom Izzo is the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, they’re not a team that should be overlooked.

Sunday's Big Ten slate includes the Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) meeting the Illinois Fighting Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) at 12:00 PM ET on CBS. Advertisement Article continues ...

No. 19 Illinois lost a heartbreaker at No. 12 Michigan State, 80-78.Illinois started off hot and led by as many as 10 points in the first half.With kasparas ja

Illinois basketball is coming off one of the toughest losses in recent memory. The Illini held strong against the Spartans on Sunday. This could have been a blo

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