MSU women's basketball fell to Rutgers and so did their chances of getting an at-large big to the NCAA Tournament.
MSU upset a second AP Top 5 team in four days.
DeWitt-native Danielle Stephan set up two goals and the Spartans got their first win of the season.
MSU and Ohio State will tip off at 9 p.m. on ESPN.
The Spartans were without two crucial players in Julia Ayrault (concussion) and Mardrekia Cook (knee) due to injury and that left the Spartans shorthanded in a very physical ball game.
MSU walked into Brighton optimistic against the Wolverines after falling short to Rutgers in their season opener last Friday. The Wolverines were 1-0 as they took the win against Northwestern in their season opener.
“I remember crying in the locker room with a few guys," senior Sam Benschoter said. "And it was like 18 years of baseball, and then wake up one morning, and you’re done.”
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MSU's defense came through early and held together late in an upset over No. 5 Illinois.
MSU upset the AP No. 5-ranked Illini, reviving their season as the final stretch begins.
State News sports reporter Paolo Giannandrea sounds off on MSU's struggles and accomplishments.
"We won a game," Head Coach Tom Izzo said. "You’re at Michigan State; you’re supposed to win games, Let’s learn from why we won the game.”
MSU and Illinois tip off at 7 p.m. on FS1
Jayna Bardahl spoke with Brandon Simberg of The Daily Illini before Tuesday night's game.
Wisconsin swept MSU volleyball over the weekend.
"It was a great moment for her and our team," coach Suzy Merchant said after the women's basketball team beat Purdue.
Late game heroics from Alisia Smith and Tory Ozment stole a win at home as Michigan State moves to 12-6.
Michigan State will look to complete the season sweep on Purdue, who is 1-9 since losing to the Spartans back on Jan 3.
MSU wrestling struggled in a loss to rival Michigan.