Yesterday’s Results for Illinois vs Michigan State

CBK Early Inner Circle Insider - Sunday

Analysis: The Illinois Fighting Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) are set to face the Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) on Sunday at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Ranked No. 19 in the AP poll, Illinois has won six of its last seven games. In their recent 94-69 victory over Indiana, guard Kylan Boswell led with 22 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis has been a standout, averaging 16.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. Holding the No. 12 spot in the AP rankings, the Spartans are on a 10-game winning streak. They recently secured a 90-85 win over Penn State, with forward Frankie Fidler contributing 18 points and seven rebounds. Senior guard Jaden Akins averages 14.2 points per game and has been pivotal in the Spartans' success. This matchup features two high-performing teams vying for Big Ten supremacy. Illinois's balanced offense and Michigan State's home-court advantage set the stage for a competitive and entertaining game. I'll take the points here with Illinois in this one.