Sports Michigan St tops No. 5 Illinois 81-72, bolsters NCAA chances By Digital AIM Web Support - February 23, 2021 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks with guard Rocket Watts (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Like this:Like Loading... Related Featured Local Savings Featured Local Savings