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Michigan State Keegee33
#5 Illinois cedarberry
Final -
 1/11/2026
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Michigan State 23 34 57
#5 Illinois 47 28 75
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Michigan State (16-8, 8-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cWayne Stewart 21 4-6 0-0 3-3 3 5 0 1 1 0 2 11
pfMason Littrell 20 2-3 0-0 1-1 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 5
sfGene Bell 29 3-5 0-0 0-0 1 2 1 2 0 0 1 6
sgJoseph Lassiter 20 2-8 2-7 0-0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 6
pgJames Pell 22 4-9 3-7 1-2 0 2 4 2 1 0 4 12
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cWilliam Jenkins 19 1-4 0-1 0-0 1 5 0 3 1 2 1 2
pgRodney Brown 18 2-4 0-2 4-5 0 2 2 1 1 0 2 8
sfLarry Freese 15 1-3 0-0 1-1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 3
sgLeandro Romano 15 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 4 1 1 0 1 0
pfWillie Sessions 11 1-1 0-0 0-2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 2
pfJeffrey Twyman 10 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 3 1 0 0 2
Totals 200 21-45 5-17 10-14 8 23 12 18 6 2 16 57
Percentages   .467 .294 .714                

Illinois (24-2, 15-1)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfJohn Stich 21 2-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 3 1 2 4 4
cCraig Atkinson 31 5-10 0-0 2-2 5 10 2 1 2 0 0 12
sgZachery Baker 30 5-8 2-4 0-0 0 4 4 1 1 0 1 12
sgMarlon Everhart 32 5-11 3-7 2-2 2 3 2 3 1 0 2 15
pgDavid Mann 31 5-10 0-0 6-7 0 2 8 2 1 0 2 16
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgMatthew McDonald 17 3-4 1-2 0-0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 7
pfJames Young 15 1-2 0-0 4-4 0 1 1 0 2 0 3 6
cFloyd Kent 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 0
pgJohn Pledger 10 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3
Totals 200 27-48 7-14 14-15 7 24 20 11 8 3 14 75
Percentages   .563 .500 .933                

MSU
23
8-24
1-8
6-8
6
12
4
9
1
0
11
10
4
4
3
7
34
13-21
4-9
4-6
2
11
8
9
5
2
5
14
9
4
4
10
57
21-45
5-17
10-14
8
23
12
18
6
2
16
24
13
8
7
17
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
UI
47
15-23
5-10
12-13
3
13
12
3
4
2
8
18
19
7
4
7
28
12-25
2-4
2-2
4
11
8
8
4
1
6
10
10
4
3
9
75
27-48
7-14
14-15
7
24
20
11
8
3
14
28
29
11
7
16
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg David Mann Illinois
16 Points, 8 Assists
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh)
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh)
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh)
 PF - Mason Littrell (fresh)
 C - Wayne Stewart (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - David Mann (fresh)
 SG - Marlon Everhart (fresh)
 SF - Zachery Baker (fresh)
 PF - Craig Atkinson (fresh)
 C - John Stich (fresh)
 
20:00Michigan StateWayne Stewart wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) 
19:37Michigan StateThe jump hook by Wayne Stewart is blocked by John Stich0-0
19:35IllinoisCraig Atkinson snags the defensive board0-0
19:06IllinoisMarlon Everhart misses the floater from the right side0-0
19:05IllinoisCraig Atkinson tips it home0-2
18:54Michigan StateMason Littrell's pass is intercepted by John Stich0-2
18:28IllinoisMarlon Everhart hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Gene Bell - foul #1 on Gene Bell, team foul #10-2
18:28IllinoisMarlon Everhart makes the 1st free throw0-3
18:28IllinoisMarlon Everhart makes the 2nd free throw0-4
18:11Michigan StateJames Pell comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away0-4
18:10IllinoisJohn Stich pulls down the rebound0-4
17:47IllinoisJohn Stich is whistled for a carry0-4
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Joseph Lassiter, Gene Bell, Mason Littrell, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsIllinois 
17:27Michigan StateLeandro Romano throws a bad pass out of bounds0-4
17:11IllinoisZachery Baker scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from David Mann0-7
16:54Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman is called for traveling0-7
16:29IllinoisZachery Baker is fouled on the floor by Rodney Brown - foul #1 on Rodney Brown, team foul #20-7
SubsMichigan State
Gene Bell (SF), Willie Sessions (PF)
Larry Freese, Jeffrey Twyman
 
SubsIllinois 
16:12IllinoisCraig Atkinson hits a jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Zachery Baker0-9
16:01Michigan StateRodney Brown can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by John Stich - foul #1 on John Stich, team foul #10-9
SubsMichigan State
Larry Freese (SG)
Leandro Romano
 
SubsIllinois 
16:01Michigan StateRodney Brown makes the 1st free throw1-9
16:01Michigan StateRodney Brown makes the 2nd free throw2-9
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Rodney Brown (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Larry Freese (fresh)
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh)
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh)
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - David Mann (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Marlon Everhart (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Zachery Baker (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Craig Atkinson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Stich (fresh)
 
15:38IllinoisMarlon Everhart's pass is off the mark and out of bounds2-9
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Wayne Stewart (C)
Rodney Brown, Gene Bell, William Jenkins
 
SubsIllinois 
15:28Michigan StateWayne Stewart knocks in the floater from the left block on a nice dish by James Pell4-9
15:13IllinoisCraig Atkinson banks in the layup on a great pass from David Mann4-11
14:58Michigan StateJames Pell makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Leandro Romano6-11
14:38IllinoisJohn Stich drills a shot near the basket on a great pass from David Mann6-13
14:20Michigan StateJohn Stich is called for the reach on James Pell - foul #2 on John Stich, team foul #26-13
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Mason Littrell (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Leandro Romano, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsIllinois
James Young (PF), Floyd Kent (C)
Craig Atkinson, John Stich
 
14:15Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins misses badly on a floater from the left side6-13
14:13IllinoisZachery Baker grabs the defensive rebound6-13
13:51IllinoisDavid Mann hits a runner in the paint on a great pass from James Young6-15
13:34Michigan StateRodney Brown loses the dribble to Zachery Baker6-15
13:31IllinoisZachery Baker lays it in6-17
13:19Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins's pass is off the mark and out of bounds6-17
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Wayne Stewart (C)
Rodney Brown, Joseph Lassiter, Mason Littrell, William Jenkins
 
SubsIllinois
Matthew McDonald (SG), John Pledger (SF)
Marlon Everhart, Zachery Baker
 
12:59IllinoisDavid Mann misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side but he's fouled by James Pell - foul #1 on James Pell, team foul #36-17
SubsMichigan State
Larry Freese (SG), William Jenkins (C)
Leandro Romano, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsIllinois
Craig Atkinson (PF)
Floyd Kent
 
12:59IllinoisDavid Mann makes the 1st free throw6-18
12:59IllinoisDavid Mann makes the 2nd free throw6-19
12:37Michigan StateLarry Freese misses long on a jump hook near the basket6-19
12:36Michigan StateThe offensive rebound goes to William Jenkins6-19
12:16Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins's pass is intercepted by James Young6-19
11:51IllinoisJohn Pledger scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from David Mann6-22
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Larry Freese (fresh)
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh)
 PF - Jeffrey Twyman (fresh)
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - David Mann (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Matthew McDonald (fresh)
 SF - John Pledger (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Craig Atkinson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - James Young (fresh)
 
11:46Michigan StateDavid Mann is called for the reach on Larry Freese - foul #1 on David Mann, team foul #36-22
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Willie Sessions (SF), Mason Littrell (PF), Wayne Stewart (C)
James Pell, Larry Freese, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, William Jenkins
 
SubsIllinois
Marlon Everhart (SG), Zachery Baker (SF)
David Mann, John Pledger
 
11:22Michigan StateWillie Sessions comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Matthew McDonald - foul #1 on Matthew McDonald, team foul #46-22
SubsMichigan State
Leandro Romano (SG), Gene Bell (SF)
Joseph Lassiter, Mason Littrell
 
SubsIllinois 
11:22Michigan StateWillie Sessions misses the 1st free throw6-22
11:22Michigan StateWillie Sessions misses the 2nd free throw6-22
11:22IllinoisCraig Atkinson grabs the board6-22
11:16IllinoisCraig Atkinson is hacked by Willie Sessions - foul #1 on Willie Sessions, team foul #46-22
SubsMichigan State
Joseph Lassiter (SG), Mason Littrell (PF)
Leandro Romano, Willie Sessions
 
SubsIllinois 
10:52IllinoisMarlon Everhart makes the 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Zachery Baker6-25
10:29Michigan StateMason Littrell misses the easy layup6-25
10:27IllinoisMatthew McDonald grabs the defensive rebound6-25
10:10IllinoisMarlon Everhart hits a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Craig Atkinson6-28
09:50Michigan StateRodney Brown hits a jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Gene Bell8-28
09:28IllinoisMarlon Everhart can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing8-28
09:27Michigan StateMason Littrell grabs the board8-28
09:22Michigan StateWayne Stewart is fouled on the floor by James Young - foul #1 on James Young, team foul #58-28
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Rodney Brown, Joseph Lassiter, Gene Bell, Mason Littrell, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsIllinois
David Mann (PG), Floyd Kent (C)
Matthew McDonald, James Young
 
09:07Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds8-28
08:41IllinoisLeandro Romano is called for the reach on Marlon Everhart - foul #1 on Leandro Romano, team foul #58-28
SubsMichigan State
Gene Bell (SF), Willie Sessions (PF)
Larry Freese, Jeffrey Twyman
 
SubsIllinois
John Pledger (SG)
Marlon Everhart
 
08:20IllinoisDavid Mann hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Craig Atkinson and the foul's on Willie Sessions - foul #2 on Willie Sessions, team foul #68-30
SubsMichigan State
Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Wayne Stewart (C)
Willie Sessions, William Jenkins
 
SubsIllinois
Matthew McDonald (SG)
John Pledger
 
08:20IllinoisDavid Mann makes the free throw8-31
08:02Michigan StateJames Pell clanks a 3 from straight away8-31
08:01IllinoisFloyd Kent pulls down the rebound8-31
07:55IllinoisCraig Atkinson comes up short on the driving attempt from the baseline but he's hacked by Wayne Stewart - foul #1 on Wayne Stewart, team foul #78-31
SubsMichigan State
Larry Freese (SF), Mason Littrell (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsIllinois 
07:55IllinoisCraig Atkinson makes the 1st free throw8-32
07:55IllinoisCraig Atkinson makes the 2nd free throw8-33
07:41Michigan StateFloyd Kent swats the shot by James Pell8-33
07:40Michigan StateLeandro Romano can't tip it in8-33
07:39IllinoisZachery Baker pulls down the rebound8-33
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh)
 PF - Mason Littrell (fresh)
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - David Mann (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Matthew McDonald (fresh)
 SF - Zachery Baker (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Craig Atkinson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Floyd Kent (fresh)
 
07:10IllinoisJames Pell is called for the reach on David Mann - foul #2 on James Pell, team foul #88-33
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Wayne Stewart (C)
James Pell, Leandro Romano, Larry Freese, Mason Littrell, William Jenkins
 
SubsIllinois
Marlon Everhart (SG), John Pledger (SF), James Young (PF)
Matthew McDonald, Zachery Baker, Craig Atkinson
 
07:10IllinoisDavid Mann makes the 1st free throw8-34
07:10IllinoisDavid Mann misses the 2nd free throw8-34
07:10Michigan StateWayne Stewart grabs the defensive rebound8-34
06:56Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter misses short on a shot from the right block8-34
06:55IllinoisJames Young pulls down the rebound8-34
06:41IllinoisDavid Mann can't finish the layup8-34
06:40Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman gets the rebound8-34
06:34Michigan StateRodney Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing8-34
06:33Michigan StateWayne Stewart tips it in10-34
06:12IllinoisWayne Stewart takes the ball from David Mann10-34
05:55Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away10-34
05:54Michigan StateWayne Stewart hits the follow up shot12-34
05:26IllinoisDavid Mann hits a fadeaway from the left wing set up by John Pledger12-36
05:22Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away12-36
05:21Michigan StateWayne Stewart misses the tip12-36
05:20Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter grabs the offensive board12-36
04:56Michigan StateRodney Brown misses badly on a 3 from the left corner12-36
04:55IllinoisFloyd Kent snags the defensive board12-36
04:30IllinoisJames Young misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Wayne Stewart - foul #2 on Wayne Stewart, team foul #912-36
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Mason Littrell (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Rodney Brown, Joseph Lassiter, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsIllinois
Matthew McDonald (PG), Zachery Baker (SF), John Stich (C)
David Mann, John Pledger, Floyd Kent
 
04:30IllinoisJames Young makes the 1st free throw12-37
04:30IllinoisJames Young makes the 2nd free throw12-38
04:13Michigan StateLarry Freese hits the finger roll and the foul's on John Stich - foul #3 on John Stich, team foul #614-38
SubsMichigan State 
SubsIllinois
Craig Atkinson (PF)
John Stich
 
04:13Michigan StateLarry Freese makes the free throw15-38
03:44IllinoisMatthew McDonald misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner15-38
03:42Michigan StateThe rebound goes to William Jenkins15-38
03:37Michigan StateJames Pell hits a 3pt shot from the right corner18-38
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Mason Littrell (fresh)
 C - William Jenkins (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Matthew McDonald (fresh)
 SG - Marlon Everhart (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Zachery Baker (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Craig Atkinson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 C - James Young (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:08IllinoisZachery Baker misses badly on a 3 from the right wing18-38
03:07IllinoisMarlon Everhart hits the follow up shot18-40
03:01Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins misses the shot from the right block18-40
03:00IllinoisZachery Baker gets the rebound18-40
02:31IllinoisJames Young is fouled on the floor by William Jenkins - foul #1 on William Jenkins, team foul #1018-40
SubsMichigan State
Gene Bell (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), Wayne Stewart (C)
Larry Freese, Mason Littrell, William Jenkins
 
SubsIllinois
David Mann (PG)
Marlon Everhart
 
02:31IllinoisJames Young makes the 1st free throw18-41
02:31IllinoisJames Young makes the 2nd free throw18-42
02:13Michigan StateWayne Stewart is fouled on the floor by Zachery Baker - foul #1 on Zachery Baker, team foul #718-42
SubsMichigan State
Joseph Lassiter (SG)
Leandro Romano
 
SubsIllinois
Floyd Kent (C)
James Young
 
02:13Michigan StateWayne Stewart makes the 1st free throw19-42
02:13Michigan StateWayne Stewart makes the 2nd free throw20-42
01:57IllinoisZachery Baker can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away20-42
01:56Michigan StateGene Bell grabs the board20-42
01:50Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter's pass is intercepted by David Mann20-42
01:45IllinoisZachery Baker lays it up and in set up by David Mann20-44
01:29Michigan StateWayne Stewart lays it up and in on a nice dish by James Pell and he's hacked by Floyd Kent - foul #1 on Floyd Kent, team foul #822-44
SubsMichigan State
Larry Freese (SG)
Joseph Lassiter
 
SubsIllinois 
01:29Michigan StateWayne Stewart makes the free throw23-44
01:04IllinoisCraig Atkinson misses badly on a fadeaway from the right wing23-44
01:03IllinoisCraig Atkinson pulls down the offensive rebound23-44
00:46IllinoisZachery Baker connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by David Mann23-47
00:22Michigan StateJames Pell is called for the offensive foul - foul #3 on James Pell, team foul #1123-47
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Mason Littrell (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsIllinois
Marlon Everhart (SG)
Matthew McDonald
 
00:03IllinoisMarlon Everhart can't connect on a 3 from the left corner23-47
00:01Michigan StateThe rebound goes to William Jenkins23-47
00:00Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot23-47
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh)
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh)
 PF - Mason Littrell (fresh)
 C - Wayne Stewart (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - David Mann (fresh) 10 pts. 6 ast.
 SG - Marlon Everhart (fresh) 10 pts.
 SF - Zachery Baker (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Craig Atkinson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 C - John Stich (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 
20:00IllinoisZachery Baker inbounds the ball23-47
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) 
19:32IllinoisJohn Stich is called for traveling23-47
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Willie Sessions (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Joseph Lassiter, Mason Littrell, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsIllinois 
19:14Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins double dribbles23-47
SubsMichigan State
Larry Freese (SF)
Gene Bell
 
SubsIllinois 
18:51IllinoisDavid Mann misses long on a jumper in the lane but he's hacked by Rodney Brown - foul #2 on Rodney Brown, team foul #123-47
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Gene Bell (SF), Mason Littrell (PF)
Rodney Brown, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions
 
SubsIllinois 
18:51IllinoisDavid Mann makes the 1st free throw23-48
18:51IllinoisDavid Mann makes the 2nd free throw23-49
18:30Michigan StateGene Bell makes the jumper from the right wing25-49
18:26IllinoisLeandro Romano picks off the pass by Marlon Everhart25-49
18:23Michigan StateGene Bell lays it in on a great pass from Leandro Romano27-49
18:00IllinoisCraig Atkinson can't finish the layup27-49
17:59Michigan StateThe rebound goes to James Pell27-49
17:53Michigan StateJames Pell comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner27-49
17:51IllinoisMarlon Everhart gets the rebound27-49
17:47IllinoisJames Pell steals it from David Mann in the backcourt27-49
17:30Michigan StateJames Pell scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner30-49
17:04IllinoisMarlon Everhart is hacked by Mason Littrell - foul #1 on Mason Littrell, team foul #230-49
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Wayne Stewart (C)
James Pell, Leandro Romano, Gene Bell, Mason Littrell, William Jenkins
 
SubsIllinois 
16:45IllinoisJohn Stich drills a driving attempt from the baseline on a great pass from David Mann30-51
16:23Michigan StateWayne Stewart is called for traveling30-51
SubsMichigan State
Willie Sessions (PF)
Jeffrey Twyman
 
SubsIllinois
James Young (PF), Floyd Kent (C)
Craig Atkinson, John Stich
 
16:00IllinoisMarlon Everhart hits a floater in the paint set up by Zachery Baker30-53
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Rodney Brown (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh)
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh)
 C - Wayne Stewart (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - David Mann (fresh) 12 pts. 7 ast.
 SG - Marlon Everhart (fairly fresh) 12 pts.
 SF - Zachery Baker (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - James Young (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Floyd Kent (fresh) 2 reb.
 
15:34Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Rodney Brown33-53
15:05IllinoisJames Young can't connect on a fadeaway from the right wing33-53
15:04Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter grabs the board33-53
14:38Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away33-53
14:37IllinoisZachery Baker grabs the defensive rebound33-53
14:18IllinoisZachery Baker is called for traveling33-53
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Mason Littrell (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Rodney Brown, Joseph Lassiter, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsIllinois
Matthew McDonald (SG), John Pledger (SF), Craig Atkinson (PF), John Stich (C)
Marlon Everhart, Zachery Baker, James Young, Floyd Kent
 
14:11Michigan StateJames Pell works out of a doubleteam and scores on a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Leandro Romano36-53
14:00IllinoisWilliam Jenkins denies the turnaround by David Mann36-53
13:59IllinoisCraig Atkinson tips it in36-55
13:57Michigan StateJames Pell is hacked by David Mann in the backcourt - foul #2 on David Mann, team foul #136-55
SubsMichigan State
Jeffrey Twyman (PF)
Mason Littrell
 
SubsIllinois 
13:36Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins is wide open and dunks the ball on a great pass from James Pell out of a doubleteam38-55
13:16IllinoisWilliam Jenkins denies the turnaround by Craig Atkinson38-55
13:15Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Leandro Romano38-55
13:09Michigan StateJames Pell works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by John Stich - foul #4 on John Stich, team foul #238-55
SubsMichigan State
Joseph Lassiter (SG), Mason Littrell (PF)
Leandro Romano, Jeffrey Twyman
 
SubsIllinois
Marlon Everhart (SG)
David Mann
 
13:09Michigan StateJames Pell misses the 1st free throw38-55
13:09Michigan StateJames Pell makes the 2nd free throw39-55
12:40IllinoisCraig Atkinson can't finish the layup39-55
12:38Michigan StateThe rebound goes to James Pell39-55
12:20Michigan StateJames Pell is doubleteamed and loses the dribble to Marlon Everhart39-55
12:02IllinoisMarlon Everhart misses the 3 pointer from the left wing39-55
12:01IllinoisCraig Atkinson misses the tip39-55
11:59Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins pulls down the rebound39-55
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Mason Littrell (fresh)
 C - William Jenkins (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Matthew McDonald (fresh)
 SG - Marlon Everhart (fairly fresh) 12 pts.
 SF - John Pledger (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Craig Atkinson (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb.
 C - John Stich (fresh) 4 pts. 4 pf.
 
11:54Michigan StateJames Pell clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing39-55
11:52IllinoisThe rebound goes to Craig Atkinson39-55
11:31IllinoisMatthew McDonald knocks in the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Marlon Everhart39-57
11:09Michigan StateGene Bell hits a jumpshot from the left side41-57
11:05IllinoisMarlon Everhart connects on the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Matthew McDonald41-60
10:45Michigan StateMason Littrell throws it down and he's fouled by Marlon Everhart - foul #1 on Marlon Everhart, team foul #343-60
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Wayne Stewart (C)
James Pell, Joseph Lassiter, Gene Bell, William Jenkins
 
SubsIllinois
David Mann (PG), Zachery Baker (SF), James Young (PF), Floyd Kent (C)
Matthew McDonald, John Pledger, Craig Atkinson, John Stich
 
10:45Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the free throw44-60
10:27IllinoisDavid Mann is hacked by Mason Littrell - foul #2 on Mason Littrell, team foul #344-60
SubsMichigan State
Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF)
Larry Freese, Mason Littrell
 
SubsIllinois 
10:02IllinoisDavid Mann misses the floater from the left block44-60
10:01Michigan StateWayne Stewart grabs the board44-60
09:53Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds44-60
SubsMichigan State
Larry Freese (SG)
Leandro Romano
 
SubsIllinois
Matthew McDonald (SG)
Marlon Everhart
 
09:40IllinoisJeffrey Twyman picks off the pass by Floyd Kent44-60
09:36Michigan StateRodney Brown misses long on a jump hook in the paint but the foul's on James Young - foul #2 on James Young, team foul #444-60
SubsMichigan State
Leandro Romano (SG), Willie Sessions (PF)
Larry Freese, Jeffrey Twyman
 
SubsIllinois
Craig Atkinson (PF)
Floyd Kent
 
09:36Michigan StateRodney Brown makes the 1st free throw45-60
09:36Michigan StateRodney Brown misses the 2nd free throw45-60
09:36IllinoisCraig Atkinson pulls down the rebound45-60
09:14IllinoisMatthew McDonald knocks in the shot from the left wing on a great pass from David Mann45-62
09:09Michigan StateRodney Brown buries a jump hook in the lane set up by Leandro Romano and he's fouled by James Young - foul #3 on James Young, team foul #547-62
SubsMichigan State
Larry Freese (SG), Jeffrey Twyman (PF)
Leandro Romano, Willie Sessions
 
SubsIllinois
John Stich (C)
James Young
 
09:09Michigan StateRodney Brown makes the free throw48-62
08:45IllinoisDavid Mann can't finish the layup48-62
08:43Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Rodney Brown48-62
08:36Michigan StateJohn Stich blocks the short jumper by Gene Bell48-62
08:34Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman tips it back up and in50-62
08:05IllinoisRodney Brown steals it from John Stich50-62
07:50Michigan StateLarry Freese is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Larry Freese, team foul #450-62
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Willie Sessions (SF), Mason Littrell (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Rodney Brown, Larry Freese, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsIllinois
Marlon Everhart (SG)
Matthew McDonald
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fresh) 4 ast.
 SF - Willie Sessions (fresh)
 PF - Mason Littrell (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - William Jenkins (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - David Mann (fresh) 12 pts. 8 ast.
 SG - Marlon Everhart (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Zachery Baker (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Craig Atkinson (fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb.
 C - John Stich (fresh) 4 pts. 2 blk. 4 pf.
 
07:28IllinoisMarlon Everhart misses long on a floater from the left wing50-62
07:27Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins grabs the defensive rebound50-62
07:20Michigan StateMason Littrell buries a driving attempt from the right block set up by James Pell52-62
07:10IllinoisDavid Mann misses long on a shot from the left side52-62
07:09IllinoisCraig Atkinson grabs the offensive rebound52-62
06:53IllinoisCraig Atkinson makes the jumper in the lane set up by Zachery Baker52-64
06:33Michigan StateWillie Sessions double dribbles52-64
SubsMichigan State
Joseph Lassiter (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Wayne Stewart (C)
Leandro Romano, Mason Littrell, William Jenkins
 
SubsIllinois
Matthew McDonald (PG), John Pledger (SF), James Young (PF), Floyd Kent (C)
David Mann, Zachery Baker, Craig Atkinson, John Stich
 
06:10IllinoisMatthew McDonald is hacked by James Pell - foul #4 on James Pell, team foul #552-64
SubsMichigan State
Larry Freese (SG)
Joseph Lassiter
 
SubsIllinois 
05:49IllinoisJames Young makes the floater from the left wing on a great pass from Matthew McDonald52-66
05:44Michigan StateLarry Freese misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane52-66
05:43Michigan StateGene Bell grabs the offensive board52-66
05:22Michigan StateWillie Sessions knocks in the floater from close range on a great pass from Larry Freese54-66
05:09IllinoisMatthew McDonald makes the 3 pointer from the right wing54-69
04:50Michigan StateJames Young takes the ball from Willie Sessions54-69
04:50IllinoisIllinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)54-69
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Mason Littrell (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsIllinois
David Mann (PG), Zachery Baker (SF), Craig Atkinson (PF), John Stich (C)
Matthew McDonald, John Pledger, James Young, Floyd Kent
 
04:33IllinoisDavid Mann makes the jumpshot from the right wing54-71
04:10Michigan StateGene Bell loses the dribble to Craig Atkinson54-71
03:44IllinoisMarlon Everhart can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner54-71
03:42Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Rodney Brown54-71
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Rodney Brown (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Mason Littrell (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - William Jenkins (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - David Mann (fresh) 14 pts. 8 ast.
 SG - Marlon Everhart (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Zachery Baker (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast.
 PF - Craig Atkinson (fresh) 12 pts. 9 reb.
 C - John Stich (fresh) 4 pts. 2 blk. 4 pf.
 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) 
03:17Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter scores on a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Rodney Brown57-71
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) 
02:51IllinoisMarlon Everhart loses the dribble to William Jenkins57-71
02:32Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter misses the 3pt attempt from straight away57-71
02:31IllinoisCraig Atkinson pulls down the rebound57-71
02:13IllinoisDavid Mann hits a turnaround from the right block57-73
02:00Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away57-73
01:59IllinoisThe rebound goes to David Mann57-73
01:44IllinoisCraig Atkinson travels with the ball57-73
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Wayne Stewart (C)
Rodney Brown, William Jenkins
 
SubsIllinois 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
01:23Michigan StateJames Pell is hacked by Marlon Everhart - foul #2 on Marlon Everhart, team foul #657-73
01:08Michigan StateGene Bell loses the dribble to Craig Atkinson57-73
00:48IllinoisZachery Baker makes the wide open shot from the left side on a great pass from Marlon Everhart57-75
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
00:42Michigan StateGene Bell hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line57-75
00:40IllinoisDavid Mann grabs the board57-75
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
00:15IllinoisZachery Baker misses short on a floater from just outside the lane57-75
00:14IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Marlon Everhart57-75
00:00IllinoisDavid Mann runs out the clock57-75