Illinois’ late scoring drought and a Terrence Shannon Jr. banner mishap ruin a festive night in Champaign as Michigan State coach Tom Izzo earns the Big Ten wins record.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo passed Indiana legend Bob Knight for most career Big Ten victories on Saturday as the No. 11 Spartans used a big second half to win 79-65 at Illinois. The outcome propelled Izzo to the 354-win plateau in Big Ten games,

Tom Izzo got his record, and Michigan State basketball recaptured its mojo. And picked up a monumental and memorable comeback win Saturday night at Illinois. The 11th-ranked Spartans rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit and knocked out the Illini with a sizzling 15-0 run over the final 6:58 to pull out an impressive and important 79-65 victory at State Farm Arena.

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Illinois vs Michigan State college basketball game provided a 16-point comeback win and coaching history for the Spartans. All info from Champaign.

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory.

What is Tom Izzo's record against Michigan? Here's a look at the Michigan State coach's history in the rivalry game:

Michigan State basketball picked up what is probably its biggest and most satisfying win of the season when they beat their rivals, Michigan, on the road in Ann Arbor. The win gave the Spartans sole ownership over the No.