Michigan State basketball continues to march toward Tom Izzo's 27th straight NCAA tournament bid. Here's where Spartans stand ...

Tom Izzo sees No. 12 Michigan State basketball getting tougher after beating No. 20 Illinois on Sunday, but also knows so ...

No. 12 Michigan State got the test that many were waiting for when it hosted No. 19 Illinois on Sunday afternoon. The ...

Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about rebounding in win over Illinois.

Tom Izzo said No. 12 Michigan State basketball must defend better Sunday against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday despite the ...

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson, top left, blocks a shot by Penn State guard Ace Baldwin Jr. (1) as Michigan State ...

No. 12 Michigan State is heading into what will likely be its toughest conference game yet when it hosts No. 19 Illinois on ...

Izzo is taking the threat of the Illini seriously as he prepares his Spartans for Sunday's matchup in East Lansing ...

An incensed Tom Izzo called Michigan State basketball's second-half defensive issues "a problem" after surviving Penn State ...

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo had high praise for the Spartans' next opponent, the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Tom Izzo on Michigan State's 90-85 victory against Penn State.