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.
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.
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 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 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 takes down Illinois, Rutgers gets two victories and Purdue's win streak extends to seven games. How it all ...
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 ...
Michigan State women move up, Michigan returns to AP Top 25 college basketball poll
After brief rough patches, the Michigan State and Michigan's women's basketball teams appear to be back on track.
JUST IN: Michigan Basketball drops in latest AP Poll
The Michigan Wolverines fell one spot in the latest AP Poll, dropping from No. 20 to No. 21 on Monday. The drop comes after ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Michigan State men’s basketball tops Big Ten -- here’s how to stock up on gear
Michigan State men’s basketball is on a hot streak, sitting atop the Big Ten with a 13-2 overall record and boasting a 4-0 ...
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Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood goes irate toward officials following two-point Michigan State loss
Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood was less than thrilled with the officiating crew during Sunday's loss to Michigan ...
One year after gunshot wound, Jeremy Fears Jr. leading resurgent No. 12 Michigan State
The redshirt freshman has made an incredible recovery from being shot in the thigh in 2023 and has been one of the standouts on a 15-2 Spartans team.