State tears apart Illini; Horizon League & Big Ten women prevail

**Admin** Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:18 am

Bryn Forbes scored 17 points to help the Michigan State Spartans tear apart the Illinois Fighting Illinois, 79-54, for their second straight victory without Denzel Valentine.

Forbes made more than half of his 13 shots, including three 3-pointers, and Eron Harris scored 13 points for Michigan State, who led by as much as 31 points.

The Spartans will look to continue their hot streak when they travel to Penn State to face the Nittany Lions this Sunday at noon.

OTHER SCORES
MEN'S BASKETBALL
- Purdue 87, MICHIGAN 70

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
- MICHIGAN STATE 71, Penn State 55
- MICHIGAN 82, Iowa 75
- OAKLAND 78, UIC 76
- DETROIT 72, Valparaiso 66