BOTTOM LINE: Illinois hosts No. 11 Michigan State after Kasparas Jakucionis scored 24 points in Illinois’ 83-78 victory over the UCLA Bruins. The Fighting Illini are 11-3 on their home court. Illinois averages 11.6 turnovers per game and is 6-0 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents.

Two Saturdays ago, Michigan State was the Big Ten's only undefeated team. But with three losses in their last four games, it has taken a mere fortnight for the 11th-ranked Spartans (19-5, 10-3) to tumble into third place.

No. 11 Michigan State has a big test ahead against a familiar opponent in Illinois, this time on the road. Sophomore guard Coen Carr previewed the matchup when he addressed the media on Thursday.