The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (16-2, 7-0) made a big statement on Sunday afternoon as they took down the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini (13-5, 5-3) at the ...

The Spartans' win over Illinois bought breathing room against one of the Big Ten's most dangerous title contenders.

No Illini team has matched a 1946 stretch of four consecutive games — all vital to the Rose Bowl march — each of which ...

Tom Izzo could only smile and chuckle, shaking his head admiringly, after watching his Michigan State Spartans lay it all on the floor vs Illinois.

No. 12 Michigan State got the test that many were waiting for when it hosted No. 19 Illinois on Sunday afternoon. The ...

Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about rebounding in win over Illinois.

Michigan State guard Tre Holloman led the No. 12 Spartans with 17 points in their 80-78 victory over No. 19 Illinois on ...

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is impressed by what he sees from Illinois. The Spartans beat Illinois Sunday.

Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on ...

As long as Tom Izzo is the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, they’re not a team that should be overlooked.

No. 12 Michigan State men’s basketball took down No. 19 Illinois 80-78 Sunday afternoon. MSU now improves to 7-0 in ...

After going down early, Michigan State basketball survived a nail-biter vs. Illinois to stay undefeated and alone at the top ...