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Tight MSU victory continues Spartan upswing

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MSU men’s basketball turned a glaring weakness to an impressive strength last night in Champaign, Illinois, beating the Illini 60 to 53, and avenging a loss at the Breslin Center.

 
Current State talks to to Detroit Free Press writer Joe Rexrode about the Spartan's victory. 
 

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