Michigan State improves to 6-0 in Big Ten play tonight as the Spartans defeat Penn State at the Breslin Center, 90-85.

They have also caught the attention of Tom Izzo, the head coach of ... Illinois is fourth in the Big Ten at 13-4 and 5-2 in conference play, while Michigan State sits atop the Big Ten at 15-2 ...

Despite being on a seven-game win streak and 3-0 in Big Ten play, Tom Izzo sees areas where No. 14 Michigan State basketball must improve in a hurry.

No. 19 Illinois (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) will visit Breslin Center for Sunday’s noon tip. The Fighting Illini are the highest-rated team Michigan State has faced since Kansas in the Champions Classic, led by star freshman Kasparas Jakucionis. Both he and Illinois will be a major test for the Spartans.

The Spartans' three-point percentage of 28.7 ranks worst in the Big Ten and near the bottom of all Division I teams. Defensively, the Illini prefer to run teams off the line, but given MSU’s hesitancy to shoot the deep ball in the first place, it seems Illinois’ style of defense may work in its opponents favor.

Stopping freshman phenom Kasparas Jakučionis is the biggest mission for No. 12 Michigan State basketball against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday.

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Following a 90-85 win over Penn State, Michigan State University men's basketball now faces a tough test against Illinois on Sunday at noon in East Lansing. MSU enters Sunday’s game at 15-2 overall, 6-0 in Big Ten play, and undefeated at home with a 10-game win streak.

Sunday's meeting between No. 12 Michigan State and No. 19 Illinois will be a matchup between the two top rebounding teams in the Big Ten.

'If you don't get off the mat, they bury you', Illini ready for physical battle with Michigan State CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - On Sunday Illinois men's basketball gets a date with the top dog in the Big Ten. The 20th ranked Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) welcome 12th ranked Michigan State (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) to town.