Big Ten, Illinois and Michigan State

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.
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.
Michigan State Outlasts Illinois Basketball in Big Ten Slugfest
The most significant matchup of the early Big Ten season also proved to be its best, as No. 12 Michigan State outdueled, outlasted or maybe just survived a slugfest with No. 19 Illinois, hanging on for an 80-78 win Sunday at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan basketball ‘hungry’ for a ranked win, gets two shots this week
Earlier this season, Michigan played a handful of home games against non-power-conference teams and destroyed them all. The closest margin in those games was 31 points. During that time, Michigan’s freshmen starters,
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.
WATCH: Michigan State F Coen Carr Speaks After Win Over Illinois
Michigan State sophomore forward Coen Carr was one of three Spartans to finish in double figures in scoring in his team's win over Illinois on Sunday.
Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast: Spartans Getting it Done Before the Storm
No. 8 Michigan State men's basketball has been taking advantage of the month of January before what will be a brutal February ...
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 vs. Illinois Picks, Odds and Prediction – January 19
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Illinois at Michigan State odds, picks and predictions
The No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) meet the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0) Sunday. Tip-off ...
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CBS analysts call for NCAA rule change after Illinois vs. Michigan State basketball ending
CBS analysts Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander advocate for NCAA rule change after Illinois' Kylan Boswell's shot over the ...
Michigan State's Tom Izzo calls Illinois the 'best team' in Big Ten
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is impressed by what he sees from Illinois. The Spartans beat Illinois Sunday.
Illinois Coach Brad Underwood Won't Blame Refs for Michigan State Loss
Underwood thought at least one foul call Sunday was egregious, but he wouldn't hang the Illini's loss on the officials ...
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Illinois falls to Michigan State in tight 80-78 loss, hindered by Jakucionis foul trouble
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 ...
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Overheard inside Michigan State’s locker room: The good old days and intimate conversations
Michigan State's Jase Richardson (11), Frankie Fidler (8), Jaden Akins (3), and Tre Holloman (5) celebrate after defeating ...