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MSU men's basketball takes down Illinois 80-78 in a back-and-forth duel at the Breslin Center

MSU men's basketball took on No. 19 ranked Illinois on Sunday in key matchup as conference play heats up in the Big Ten. Backed by a deafening Izzone in the Breslin Center, the Spartans ended on top 80-78 in a back-and-forth game led by junior guard Tre Holloman with 17 points. The Spartans look to continue adding to their 11-game win streak on the road against Rutgers on Jan. 25.