The Spartans again failed to come up with a win in the final minutes of a close game.
Michigan State fell at Illinois on Thursday, 71-68, to drop to 9-7 overall and 1-4 in Big Ten play. The Spartans trailed for most of the game before taking a six-point lead halfway through the second half. However, Illinois went on a run to regain the lead, which they would never surrender.
Michigan State will return to the court on Sunday in a home matchup against Rutgers. Tipoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET.
Check out some of the best photos from Michigan State basketball’s matchup against Illinois on Thursday night: