Michigan State coach Tom Izzo speaks to the media after the 81-61 win over Illinois on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at Breslin Center. Video by Chris Solari/DFP
EAST LANSING — Miles Bridges returned to Michigan State to hang banners inside Breslin Center.
He helped unfurl and raise one on Tuesday night. And with it came a big, heavy trophy.
The top-ranked Spartans earned at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship with an 81-61 victory over Illinois, capturing their first league title since 2012.