ESPN.com · Mar 2, 2017
Illinois outlasts Michigan State 73-70
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Malcolm Hill scored 22 points to lead Illinois to a 73-70 win over Michigan State on Wednesday night.
Michigan State had a chance to win the game in the last 10 second, but Miles Bridges missed a layup when Illinois' Te'Jon Lucas stripped the ball away.
Kipper Nichols made one of two free throws to give Illinois a 73-70 lead with three seconds left.
Lourawls Nairn Jr. attempted a 3-pointer with the game clock expiring, but the shot caromed off the backboard, securing the Illini win.
The Illini controlled the pace for what was a close game for much of the night -- leading for 25:33.