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Michigan State basketball vs. Illinois postponed; 3 more COVID-19 cases for Spartans

Michigan State basketball’s game Saturday against No. 13 Illinois has been postponed.

It is the third straight game the Spartans have called off due to COVID-19 issues in their program and fourth this season.

MSU coach Tom Izzo said there were three more positive tests Sunday within the program, including freshman walk-on Davis Smith.

The Spartans’ two games last week — Thursday at Iowa and Sunday vs. Indiana in East Lansing — both were postponed due to issues within their program. MSU had three players test positive for COVID-19 last week — freshman forward Mady Sissoko on Jan.