ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Illinois Defeats Michigan State 71-68
Illinois earned a 71-68 victory over Michigan State on Thursday, getting 15 points from Ty Rodgers at State Farm Center.
The game was a push (tie) for betting purposes as the final score was identical to the -3.0 number at most sportsbooks.
Illinois got 15 points from Marcus Domask and another 15 points from Coleman Hawkins. Marcus Domask contributed 5 assists, while Coleman Hawkins cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Michigan State got 17 points from Tyson Walker in a losing cause and another 16 points from A.J. Hoggard. Tre Holloman contributed 3 assists for them, while Mady Sissoko had 10 rebounds.
Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Michigan State had a 34-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Illinois takes its act home to face Maryland looking for another win. For Michigan State, they head home to face Rutgers.