The Illini are aiming to win another game in hostile territory, this time against the Spartans in East Lansing, Michigan

Tickets remain available for the top-10 showdown at the Breslin Center as the Spartans seek to rebound from consecutive losses to Minnesota and Michigan.

Michigan State basketball is in a slump; a rough stretch of games, as head coach Tom Izzo calls it. Following its 76-73 loss to Minnesota, the Spartans look to get back on track as they face off against a hot Illinois team on Saturday.

Michigan State heads to Minnesota, Illinois welcomes Northwestern and Iowa moves onto Washington in Wednesday’s games.

After their triumph at Nebraska – and win No. 11 overall – did the Illini overtake the Wolverines at the top of our standings?

It's Ohio State at Maryland in the 2025-26 men's college basketball season. Follow along for live score and game updates from the Xfinity Center.