It’s gameday for Michigan State and this one really feels like a must win. MSU has suddenly dropped 3 of its last 4 games and has surrendered the Big Ten lead that it had built after starting conference play 9-0. Now they head to the Land of Lincoln for a rematch with one of the teams they beat during their winning streak, the Illinois Fighting Illini. MSU won the first game, 80-78, thanks in large part by getting Illinois’ leading scorer, Kasparas Jakucionis, into foul trouble, eventually fouling out after just 9 minutes of play.
Can MSU recreate that game plan and nullify the Lithuanian freshman once again?