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 (

Adalia McKenzie drives on Michigan State guard Jocelyn Tate during Sunday afternoon’s game at State Farm Center in Champaign. Sports Copy Editor Adalia McKenzie drives on Michigan State guard Jocelyn Tate during Sunday afternoon’s game at State Farm Center in Champaign.

On this episode of the Michigan State Spartans Insider podcast, host Bryan Anthony Davis and Aidan Champion review Spartan men's basketball's latest two contests -- a home win over Washington and a road win over Northwestern.

Sunday's Big Ten slate includes the Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) meeting the Illinois Fighting Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) at 12:00 PM ET on CBS. Advertisement Article continues ...

After a week that saw the Illini win big and lose a close one, Monday's results seemed to reflect a shift in voter opinion

You know how Illinois limited its turnovers during its first win at Indiana in 13 years on Thursday night? On Sunday afternoon, not so much. Fourteen first-half turnovers as Michigan State pressed the Illini the length of the court were a big problem.

As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern atop the Big Ten, Tom Izzo is unsure of what to expect in the unpredictable conference race.

The Illinois Fighting Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) aim to continue a four-game road win streak when they visit the Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET.

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.

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

Two marquee matchups headlined the week: Michigan State vs. Illinois (Jan. 19) and Purdue vs. Oregon (Jan. 18). The Spartans and Boilermakers’ respective victories firmly establish them as the Big Ten’s top two teams at this stage of the season.