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Michigan State heads back to East Lansing after a disappointing two game road trip that saw them lose to Iowa, but Illinois will look to pull the upset with Denzel Valentine out.
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After missing the NCAA Tournament for the past two seasons, Illinois must find a way back to the Big Dance in 2015-16.
Illinois' loss to Michigan at the Big Tournament on Thursday all but ended the Illini's quest for an NCAA Tournament bid.
The Illinois Fighting Illini could use a win against the Purdue Boilermakers and a deep run in the Big 10 tournament right about now.
Previewing the Big Ten matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Wisconsin Badgers.
Michigan and Illinois face off on Thursday night. Who comes out on top?
Despite facing a myriad of obstacles, coach John Groce's Fighting Illini are still on track for their first NCAA tournament bid since 2013.