Following the win, Coach Tom Izzo spoke to the media after the 90-85 win over the Nittany Lions. As the Spartans jumped up four spots from being ranked 16th last week, Izzo was asked how much ...

They have also caught the attention of Tom Izzo, the head coach of their next opponent, the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans. "Right now, from what I saw the last two times I watched Illinois ...

EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo arrived to his postgame news conference heated. Never mind No. 12 Michigan State basketball’s 10th straight win. Or the Spartans’ sixth in a row to open Big Ten play.

Despite the win, Coach Tom Izzo was not pleased at all with the way his team defended the basketball. The Spartans held a 10-point lead at halftime, then proceeded to allow nearly 50 points in the ...