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.
Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings following MSU's win over Illinois
While MSU’s win over Illinois was huge, Purdue’s win over Oregon was even more impressive, as the Boilermakers took down the Ducks on the road. Without a loss to the scrappy Penn State Nittany Lions, that win would have put them in the No. 1 spot.
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 State-Illinois free livestream: How to watch Big Ten basketball game, TV, time
The Michigan State Spartans play against the Illinois Fighting Illini in a Big Ten basketball game today. Fans can watch this game for free online.
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,
Michigan basketball finds way to win ‘wrestling match’ to keep pace in Big Ten title hunt
ANN ARBOR — Tre Donaldson’s shot hit off the back of the rim, Danny Wolf’s tip attempt was off, and the ball got swatted out of bounds as the second half buzzer sounded. Michigan and Northwestern were heading to overtime.
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.
Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (Vol. 11): Michigan State Continues Undefeated Run
Michigan State remained undefeated with a big win over Illinois, Rutgers gets two wins, and Purdue extends its win streak to seven. How it all impacts the Big Ten power rankings.
Illinois basketball's NCAA Tournament resume for March Madness: Jan. 20
Jan. 14: Illinois 94, Illinois 69 — The Illini piled up their largest road win in the series, getting 21 points from Kasparas ...
Illinois Basketball Makes a (Surprise?) Move in Latest AP Poll
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 ...
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Updated Big Ten basketball power rankings (Jan. 20): Top tier continues to separate
Two marquee matchups headlined the week: Michigan State vs. Illinois (Jan. 19) and Purdue vs. Oregon (Jan. 18). The Spartans ...
Illinois, Kasparas Jakucionis to give Spartans toughest test yet in Big Ten
No. 19 Illinois (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) will visit Breslin Center for Sunday’s noon tip. The Fighting Illini are 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.
Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: Illinois Blows Top Spot With Indefensible Loss
One bad outing – make that a terrible, indefensible one – was enough to stall Illinois' progress in regard to its reputation ...
Michigan State vs. Illinois Picks, Odds and Prediction – January 19
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