Even with all the whistles and without the win, there was plenty for the Illini to learn from the Spartans game

The Spartans' win over Illinois bought breathing room against one of the Big Ten's most dangerous title contenders.

After the game, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood, who is a great friend of Tom Izzo’s, spoke to the media about the game. As always, he was complimentary of Izzo and his squad, but also frustrated about the fouls called on his star point guard Kasparas Jakucionis.