Sam and Rod talk MSU’s historic comeback win against Northwestern and look ahead to Tuesday’s potential conference-title clincher against Illinois
Tag: Illinois
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Michigan State at Illinois tipoff: Preview analysis, prediction
The Spartans found their footing again in drubbing Indiana on Friday night. MSU is still the nation’s best defensive team in terms of field-goal percentage and blocked shots. MSU also leads the country in assists per game and is near the top in several other categories.
Source: Lansing State Journal
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No. 9 Michigan State basketball at Illinois: Five things to watch
Brad Underwood became Illinois’ coach in March after one season at Oklahoma State. The 54-year-old is 119-37 in his four seasons as a head coach, including a three-year stop at Stephen F. Austin.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Scouting report: Michigan State Spartan basketball at Illinois Fighting Illini
A few weeks ago, even with Michigan State still trying to find its groove, Wednesday night’s game against Illinois seemed like one the Spartans should win. However, with that showdown in Champaign upon us, the Illini have won four of five and a veteran team is finally playing the way MSU head coach Tom Izzo expected before the season.
Source: Spartan Tailgate
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Tom Izzo and the Spartans are wary of resurgent Illinois, as they should be
An interesting conversation percolating in Big Ten circles ponders what might happen if Illinois wins out. John Groce’s team was roadside carrion just two weeks ago, back when a 4-9 Big Ten record came with a 14-12 overall mark.
Source: MLive.com
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Basketball Preview: Illinois
Just like regular trips to your dentist, Illinois should not be overlooked. They may be 17-12 but have won four of their last five, including a pair of wins over seemingly tournament-bound Northwestern. That’s the good news. Of course, there’s also bad news because there’s always bad news.
Source: The Only Colors
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Spartans face senior-night test against surging Illini
Michigan State looked to be hitting its strides in the last two games, both double-digit wins at Breslin Center. Now comes the true test for the Spartans: Can they take that show on the road? MSU closes the regular season this week with back-to-back road games, starting with tonight’s test against an Illinois team that has won three straight and four of its last five – three of the four wins away from home.
Source: MLive.com
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MSU battles Illinois while jostling for seeding position
MSU men’s basketball (18-11 overall, 10-6) is riding a major high after their senior night win over then-No. 16 Wisconsin. Now that MSU is more likely than not in the big dance, they will start their March with a potential trap game against the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-12 overall, 7-9).
Source: The State News
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Michigan State Begins March With Road Trip To Illinois
Michigan State will play two road games in the final week of the season, beginning with the Spartans’ first trip to Illinois since February 2015. This is the only meeting of the season between MSU and Illinois as the Spartans’ last three opponents are all single plays.