Jan 19, 2025 · No. 12 Michigan State men's basketball faced its toughest test yet in Big Ten play Sunday in a top-25 matchup against No. 19 Illinois. The Spartans made just enough plays down the stretch after a back-and-forth battle to stay undefeated in conference action and extend their win streak to 11 games thanks to an 80-78 victory over the Fighting Illini.

Jan 19, 2025 · 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 ...

Jan 19, 2025 · Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5), right, goes up for layup against Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and Illinois forward Ben Humrichous (3) as Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15), left, watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Jan 19, 2025 · EAST LANSING – Michigan State basketball passed its first major test of the season. That makes 11 straight wins, a perfect start to Big Ten play, and a significant showing of strength and ...

Jan 19, 2025 · 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 Ten. Michigan State entered the weekend as the lone team from the...

Jan 19, 2025 · Eight rebounds from center Carson Cooper led Michigan State, as Illinois (13-5, 5-3) won the rebounding battle 41-40. All 10 Spartans who played recorded at least four points and two rebounds. Six ...

Jan 19, 2025 · Michigan State basketball welcomed in No. 19 Illinois for a massive Big Ten matchup on Sunday afternoon. A back and forth affair between the two teams broke out, in what was a high level...

Jan 19, 2025 · Michigan State and Illinois both have 5 wins in their last 10 games. Feb 10, 2024 - Michigan State 88 vs. Illinois 80 Jan 11, 2024 - Illinois 71 vs. Michigan State 68

Feb 11, 2024 · A.J. Hoggard had 23 points to lead Michigan State over No. 10 Illinois 88-80. The Spartans rallied from an eight-point deficit over the last six-plus minutes to earn the win and bounce back from a 59-56 loss to Minnesota earlier this week.

— Marcus Domask scored 15 points, including four free throws in the closing minutes that helped No. 10 Illinois hold off Michigan State 71-68 on Thursday night. — Alexis Marmolejos had 14...