SPARTANS

Michigan State 87, Illinois 74

Kipper Nichols (2) of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots the ball against Jaren Jackson Jr. (2) of the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center on January 22, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. Michigan State won 87-74.
Kipper Nichols (2) of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots the ball against Jaren Jackson Jr. (2) of the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center on January 22, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. Michigan State won 87-74.
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Michael Finke (43) of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots the ball against Xavier Tillman (23) of the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center.
Michael Finke (43) of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots the ball against Xavier Tillman (23) of the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center.
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Miles Bridges (22) of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball.
Miles Bridges (22) of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball.
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Miles Bridges (22) of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball against Leron Black (12) of the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Miles Bridges (22) of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball against Leron Black (12) of the Illinois Fighting Illini.
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Lourawls Nairn Jr. (11) of the Michigan State Spartans dribbles the ball against Te'Jon Lucas (3) of the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Lourawls Nairn Jr. (11) of the Michigan State Spartans dribbles the ball against Te'Jon Lucas (3) of the Illinois Fighting Illini.
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Michigan State forward Kenny Goins (25) defends against Illinois forward Michael Finke (43) during the first half.
Michigan State forward Kenny Goins (25) defends against Illinois forward Michael Finke (43) during the first half.
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Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) moves the ball against Michigan State during the first half.
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) moves the ball against Michigan State during the first half.
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Michigan State guard Miles Bridges (22) tries to block a shot from Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) during the first half.
Michigan State guard Miles Bridges (22) tries to block a shot from Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) during the first half.
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Illinois guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) dives for a loose ball against Michigan State guard Lourawls Nairn Jr. (11) during the first half.
Illinois guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) dives for a loose ball against Michigan State guard Lourawls Nairn Jr. (11) during the first half.
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood calls from the bench during the first half.
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood calls from the bench during the first half.
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Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (2) draws a foul under the basket from Illinois forward Kipper Nichols (2) during the first half.
Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (2) draws a foul under the basket from Illinois forward Kipper Nichols (2) during the first half.
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Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) looks for room to pass against the defense of Illinois guard Mark Alstork (24) during the first half.
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) looks for room to pass against the defense of Illinois guard Mark Alstork (24) during the first half.
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Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) dunks during the first half..
Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) dunks during the first half..
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo calls from the bench during the first half.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo calls from the bench during the first half.
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