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Michigan basketball finds way to win ‘wrestling match’ to keep pace in Big Ten title hunt
Bigger picture, it was an important bounce-back game. The Wolverines are in the hunt for a Big Ten title, and the win kept them near the top of the standings. They’re 6-1 in the league, behind Michigan State (7-0) and tied in the loss column with Purdue (7-1). Wisconsin is 5-2, three teams have three losses, and on down it goes.
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.
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.
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 if the Big Ten.
No. 12 Michigan State rallies and holds on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78 for 11th straight win
Tre Holloman had 17 points, including two free throws in the closing seconds, Coen Carr and Frankie Fidler scored 11 each and No. 12 Michigan State held on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78 on Sunday. The Spartans (16-2,

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Michigan State basketball March Madness projections, bracketology
They remain alone atop the Big Ten standings with a 7-0 record, with only one game ahead this week — another high-visibility, ...
Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (Vol. 11): Michigan State Continues Undefeated Run
Michigan State takes down Illinois, Rutgers gets two victories and Purdue's win streak extends to seven games. How it all ...
Auburn the unanimous No. 1 in men’s basketball — and Michigan State jumps into Top 10
Auburn claimed the program’s second No. 1 ranking last week and won both its games despite playing without injured big man ...
Tom Izzo sees Michigan State basketball getting tougher, but so does the schedule
Tom Izzo sees No. 12 Michigan State basketball getting tougher after beating No. 20 Illinois on Sunday, but also knows so ...
Michigan State vs. Illinois pick, spread, basketball game odds, where to watch, TV channel, live stream
No. 12 Michigan State plays host to No. 19 Illinois on CBS in a Sunday matchup of two of the top contenders to win the Big ...
Michigan basketball March Madness projections, bracketology
Looking at Michigan basketball's week and breaking down how the Wolverines stack up for March Madness bracketology.
Michigan basketball happy to prove it can 'win ugly' in OT victory over Northwestern
"It's just about stay the course and find a way to win ugly," Michigan basketball coach Dusty May said. "This experience ...
Michigan State men's basketball crack top 10 in Associated Press Top 25; Michigan slips
Only three teams — Alabama, Florida and No. 6 Tennessee — held the same spot from a week ago. The chaotic week allowed No. 8 ...