EAST LANSING - Before they leave town to accomplish their season's biggest goals, the Spartans left their home venue with a storybook ending.
Michigan State clinched at least a share of the 2018 Big Ten in its home finale and senior night with a 81-61 win over Illinois on Tuesday at Breslin Center. The title is Michigan State's first since 2012.
The No. 2 Spartans (27-3, 15-2) can now clinch the Big Ten title outright with a win at Wisconsin on Sunday in their regular season finale. Michigan State has not won an outright Big Ten title since 2009.