Michigan State 81, Illinois 61: Top Takeaways

The Michigan State Spartans captured a share of the Big Ten regular season title with their second win over the Fighting Illini on the season. Illinois was able to keep it close to start the game and only trailed 38-35 at the half.

But Illinois had another second half scoring drought as has become customary for in 2017-18, and the Spartans were able to pull away for a stress free win on Senior Day.

Illinois record is now at 13-16 (3-13) which locks us a below .500 record for the regular season in Brad Underwood’s first season in charge.

Here are some top takeaways from yesterday’s loss.

1. It’s about Jimmy’s and Joe’s

Many problems have been pointed to as a reason for Illinois’ struggles this…