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Michigan State basketball pulls out huge 80-78 win over Illinois to stay atop B1G
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.
Win over Illinois a big boost to Michigan State basketball’s Big Ten title hopes
The Spartans' win over Illinois bought breathing room against one of the Big Ten's most dangerous title contenders.
What Tom Izzo said after Michigan State's win over Illinois
Tom Izzo managed to beat his old friend Brad Underwood on Sunday as Michigan State basketball held on to beat Illinois at home. It was a tough, grind-it-out win over Illinois as the Spartans struggled to hit shots, but they did outperform Illinois at the free throw line and that was ultimately the difference.
Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast: Recapping Spartans' Win Over Illinois
No. 12 Michigan State was triumphant in its top-20 matchup with No. 19 Illinois on Sunday, defeating the Fighting Illini, 80-78. Our Aidan Champion recaps the contest on this episode of the Michigan State Insider Podcast.
Michigan State basketball prediction vs Illinois: Spartans must stop Kasparas Jakucioni
Stopping freshman phenom Kasparas Jakučionis is the biggest mission for No. 12 Michigan State basketball against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday.
Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's 80-78 win over Illinois
Columnist Graham Couch gives his initial thoughts on MSU's performance in an 80-78 win over Illinois on Sunday afternoon with three quick takes.
No. 12 Michigan State Locks in Down the Stretch to Come Away With 80-78 Win Over No. 19 Illinois
No. 12 Michigan State men's basketball was able to best No. 19 Illinois in what was one of its toughest tests of the season.
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MSU PG Jeremy Fears talks 'weathering the storm' in huge win over Illinois
With the win, Michigan State remains perfect in Big Ten play with a 7-0 conference mark. The Spartans are now 16-2 overall and have won 11 straight games. Michigan State starting point guard Jeremy ...
One Key Aspect Led to Spartans' Win Over Illinois
The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (16-2, 7-0) came out on top of a gritty Big Ten battle as they earned an 80-78 win over the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini ( ...
Michigan State tops Illinois to remain unbeaten in the Big Ten
The Spartans' 7-0 start in Big Ten play is their best since the 2018-19 season when they last played in the Final Four.
Michigan State’s thrilling win over Illinois has Tom Izzo feeling nostalgic
As long as Tom Izzo is the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, they’re not a team that should be overlooked.
Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic Battled Through Illness at Michigan State
The Illini center wasn't at his best but nevertheless came through on Sunday despite suffering from strep throat ...
How to watch top 25 college basketball games online and on TV on January 19
Sunday’s college basketball schedule includes four games with a ranked team in action. Among those games is the Illinois ...