Illinois, Michigan State and Big Ten

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.
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 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 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.
No. 12 Michigan State outlasts No. 19 Illinois: 'We can compete ... with anybody'
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.
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 rallies and holds on to beat No. 19 Illinois, 80-78
Tre Holloman had 17 points, including two free throws in the closing seconds, No. 12 Michigan State held on to beat No. 19 Illinois, 80-78.
No. 22 Michigan State visits Bostic and Illinois
Illinois hosts the No. 22 Michigan State Spartans after Kendall Bostic scored 21 points in Illinois' 68-54 win over the Indiana Hoosiers.
No. 12 Michigan State outlasts No. 19 Illinois for 11th straight win
Tre Holloman scored 17 points to lead No. 12 Michigan State to an 80-78 win over No. 19 Illinois on Sunday in East Lansing, Mich.
No. 12 Michigan State hosts Boswell and No. 19 Illinois
East Lansing, Michigan; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -3.5; over/under is 156 BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Illinois plays No. 12 Michigan State after Kylan Boswell scored 22 points in Illinois' 94-69 win against the Indiana Hoosiers.
No. 12 Michigan State extends winning streak with ranked win over No. 19 Illinois
The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans picked up their 11th straight win with an 80-78 triumph over Big Ten foe and 19th-ranked Illinois on Sunday. Michigan State got balanced production from its starters and bench.
One Key Aspect Led to Spartans' Win Over Illinois
The Michigan State Spartans earned another massive win as they took down the Illinois Fighting Illini at home on Sunday ...
Michigan State basketball barely 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 ...
Michigan State basketball March Madness projections, bracketology
Michigan State basketball continues to march toward Tom Izzo's 27th straight NCAA tournament bid. Here's where Spartans stand ...
3 Takeaways From the Spartans' Victory over Illinois
The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans outlasted the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini 80-78 at the Breslin Center on Sunday. The Spartans collected their first ranke ...