Champaign, Ill. – Michigan State was in control in the second half Friday night at the State Farm Center, looking like it was on its way to an eight straight victory.
That’s when things unraveled as Illinois came storming back, riding the emotion of a jam-packed home arena on its way to an 75-66 victory.
It was the third straight victory for the Fighting Illini and it snapped Michigan State’s seven-game winning streak. It was possible because of an 18-4 run from the Illini that turned a 50-41 Michigan State lead into a 59-54 advantage for Illinois.