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Michigan State Downs Illinois 81-72 - Match Report
Michigan State got 20 points from Aaron Henry en route to a 81-72 victory over Illinois on Tuesday at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.
Bettors who backed Michigan State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.0 at sportsbooks.
Michigan State got 15 points from Joshua Langford and another 13 points from Joey Hauser. Aaron Henry contributed 5 assists, while Joshua Langford cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
Illinois got 22 points from Trent Frazier in a losing cause and another 17 points from Ayo Dosunmu. Ayo Dosunmu contributed 5 assists for them, while Ayo Dosunmu had 9 rebounds.
Michigan State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-34.
Michigan State heads into a battle against Ohio State. Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Nebraska.