Alums, media and others across the college basketball landscape sounded off on the Spartans' win over the Illini

Michigan State's Jase Richardson (11), Frankie Fidler (8), Jaden Akins (3), and Tre Holloman (5) celebrate after defeating Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP

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.

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.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo breaks down how the Spartans topped Illinois by two at home in a top-25 matchup on Sunday.

Michigan State men's basketball has entered the thick of the 2024-25 season, with 14 games remaining on the schedule. This upcoming slate is crucial for the Sp

Big Ten powers collide Sunday afternoon in East Lansing, as the 12th-ranked Michigan State Spartans play host to the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini.

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.

Michigan State has now won 11 games in a row and move to 7-0 in the Big Ten. MSU will hit the road next Saturday to face Rutgers at Madison Square Garden.

No. 12 Michigan State was triumphant in its top-20 matchup with No. 19 Illinois on Sunday, defeating the Fighting Illini, 80-78. Our Aidan Champion recaps the contest on this episode of the Michigan State Insider Podcast.

Tre Holloman had 17 points, including two free throws in the closing seconds, Coen Carr and Frankie Fidler scored 11 each and No. Michigan State held on to beat No. Illinois 80-78 on Sunday.