ncaab Game Recap
Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini Recap - Illinois Wins 56-55
Illinois grabbed a 56-55 win over Michigan State on Tuesday, behind a 16-point effort from Trent Frazier at State Farm Center.
Illinois earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -2.5-point spread.
Alfonso Plummer had 11 points for Illinois and Luke Goode chipped in with 9 points. Trent Frazier had 5 assists for them, while Luke Goode was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 4 boards.
Michigan State got 13 points from Marcus Bingham Jr. in a losing cause and another 10 points from Gabe Brown. Tyson Walker contributed 6 assists for them, while Malik Hall had 7 rebounds.
Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Michigan State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-25.
Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northwestern. Michigan State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Michigan.