It was a big day for Illinois athletics, with the basketball team trying to break a cold streak,Illinois was coming off back to back losses to Michigan State an

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

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.

Tre Holloman had 17 points, Coen Carr and Frankie Fidler scored 11 each and No. 12 Michigan State held on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78.

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo thinks Illinois is one of the best teams in the country, and the best in the Big Ten. That statement takes on new meaning, considering the Spartans defeated Illinois on Sunday. “Wow. Just another day in paradise ...

No. 19 Illinois lost a heartbreaker at No. 12 Michigan State, 80-78.Illinois started off hot and led by as many as 10 points in the first half.With kasparas ja

Illinois women's basketball heads home to Champaign with a two-game win streak to face the Michigan State Spartans on Sunday.

Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic will miss his second game against Northwestern due to mononucleosis, following his absence in the Maryland game.

The Big 10 takes over Madison Square Garden, continuing our College Basketball odds series with a Michigan State-Rutgers prediction and pick.

What to know to watch the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan State basketball game via TV and online live stream plus game time.

Tom Izzo's impact is felt beyond the basketball court and throughout Michigan State's athletic department and community.

Michigan (13-3, 5-0 Big Ten) is one of five teams in the Big Ten which made this week's top 25. Michigan State basketball jumped from No. 14 to No. 12, while No. 14 Oregon, No. 15 Purdue and No. 20 Illinois all remained in the poll, and Wisconsin, Indiana, Maryland and UCLA all received votes.