Whitaker scores 19 as Central Michigan knocks off Northern Illinois 88-46

Led by Jaxson Whitaker's 19 points, the Central Michigan Chippewas defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 88-46 on Saturday.

Michigan State beats Illinois basketball in epic overtime game: Recap

EAST LANSING — No. 10 Michigan State basketball beat No. 6 Illinois in a crazy top-10 showdown at the Breslin Center on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Michigan State 85-82 Illinois (Feb 7, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Michigan State Spartans vs. Fighting Illini NCAAM game, final score 85-82, from February 7, 2026 on ESPN.

Jeremy Fears' 26 points and 15 assists help No. 10 Michigan State beat No. 5 Illinois 85-82 in OT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jeremy Fears scored 26 points, including a tiebreaking three-point play with 1:47 left in overtime, and had 15 assists to help No. 10 Michigan State hold on for an 85-82 win ...

Illinois' Offense Unexpectedly Rises in KenPom Despite Michigan State Loss

The Illini didn't have a premium offensive showing in East Lansing on Saturday, yet the advanced metrics were actually impressed ...
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Michigan State basketball vs. Illinois tipoff: Matchup analysis and a prediction

A look at MSU's basketball game against Illinois on Saturday — including matchup analysis, injuries, how to watch, the ...