Rehash&Analysis: Michigan State surges to mammoth 88-80 victory over Illinois
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Michigan State turned in the offensive semi-explosion and hearty-effort it desperately needed to log a mammoth 88-80 victory over No. 10 Illinois, Saturday at Breslin Center. Inside, Michigan State basketball beat writer Jim Comparoni breaks it down.