Tom Izzo talks about Michigan State basketball’s gritty win over Indiana State

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Michigan State pulled out a gritty win over Indiana State on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Sycamores 87-75 at the Breslin Center.

Despite trailing by 5 with just over ten minutes to go in the game, an outstanding ten minute stretch to close out the game commenced for the Spartans, outscoring the opposition 28-12, and taking the double digit win.

Even though the name on the jersey said Indiana State, this felt like a big time game and a big time win for Michigan State.

Check out what Tom Izzo had to say after the game:

On the game …

Izzo says he feels this “will be a big-time win” for MSU

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 30, 2023

On what he said to ISU’s coach …

MSU coach Tom Izzo says he told ISU coach Josh Schertz “that was as well-coached and as good a team as we’ve played.” Felt there were “a lot of big plays in the game,” particularly Hall with the two buckets when ISU went zone.

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 30, 2023

On MSU’s defense …

Izzo says he felt MSU’s defense was good on some of the shots ISU was making early. Sycamores were 14-for-28 from 3-point range before missing seven straight in the final 11+ minutes.

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 30, 2023

On Jaden Akins …

On Jeremy Fears …

Izzo says everything MSU has learned so far about Jeremy Fears’ injuries is good, but “it’ll be a while” for him to heal. At least 6-8 weeks, he said. Concern is preventing any infections.

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 30, 2023

On AJ Hoggard …

Izzo: “A.J. (Hoggard), he’s from Philly. He isn’t hurt.”

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 30, 2023

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Publish date : 2023-12-30 22:29:47

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