Coach Tom Izzo talks about recent wins, looks ahead to Minnesota at home
The Michigan State men’s basketball team continued their winning ways over the weekend. Led by freshman Jace Richardson’s 20 points off the bench, the Spartans took down Rutgers, 81-74, at Madison Square Garden.
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Izzo on win over Rutgers
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State Spartans moved to 8-0 in conference play with an 81-74 win over Rutgers University in New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Head basketball coach Tom Izzo spoke with the media about the win over the Scarlet Knights.
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Michigan State guard Jase Richardson, top left, blocks a shot by Penn State guard Ace Baldwin Jr. (1) as Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP
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