Quotes: Tom Izzo, Malik Hall recap Michigan State basketball’s road win over Michigan
There was an amazing atmosphere in the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday night as the Michigan State basketball team played an important rivalry game against their rival, the Michigan Wolverines.
Following the game, both Tom Izzo and Malik Hall spoke to the media and gave their thoughts about the game, and you can find the notable quotes from that session below.
Quotes: Tom Izzo previews Michigan State basketball vs. Michigan game
Our coverage of Michigan State basketball’s big rivalry weekend against Michigan continues. If you weren’t able to watch Tom Izzo’s full pre-game media session where he spoke on a number of topics, we have you covered below.
In the quotes below, Izzo gives some final thoughts on the somewhat strange win over Penn State that showcased some of his team’s inconsistencies, recent tragic events, the firing of Chris Holtmann at Ohio State, and talked more specifically about the rivalry with Michigan and the atmosphere he is expecting tomorrow night.
WATCH: Tom Izzo previews Michigan State basketball vs. Michigan game
It’s rivalry week for Michigan State basketball, as they will head to Ann Arbor on Saturday night to face Michigan. No matter what the situation is, no matter how good either team is, this game is always going to be one of the biggest ones on the calendar for the Spartans, and this one will be no different as MSU looks to snap Michigan’s home winning streak they currently hold in the rivalry.
Before the game, Tom Izzo spoke to the media about his team and the game, which you can see below:
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WATCH: Tom Izzo’s full post-game press conference following MSU’s win over Penn State
Following his team’s win over Penn State on Wednesday night on the road, Tom Izzo was in an interesting position. Michigan State basketball accomplished something that has all but eluded them this year: they got a road win. But at times, they looked sloppy, his star players, A.J. Hoggard and Tyson Walker, didn’t really show up all game, and they nearly let the lead slip away on numerous occasions.
But, the team still came away with a very important road win, a loss here would’ve been rather devastating considering how the season has gone, and they still largely handled the Nittany Lions for the full game.
In his post game press conference, which you can see below, you can watch as Izzo tries to make sense of a victory for his team that never felt great, despite them being in control nearly the whole time.
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Quotes: Tom Izzo speaks to media, previews Michigan State basketball vs. Penn State
For at least a few days, the Michigan State basketball program can take a deep breath. The Spartans earned a huge boost towards their NCAA Tournament dreams on Sunday after beating No. 10 Illinois, but will now gear up to face Penn State on the road, a challenge for a team that has struggled on the road this year.
On Monday morning, Tom Izzo met with the media for his weekly press conference, and he took some time to acknowledge an MSU tragedy, along with giving his thoughts on where his team is right now.
You can see the best quotes from that session below.
After the game, Tom Izzo addressed the media to talk about his team and their latest victory. You can watch the full press conference below.
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Tom Izzo reacts to Michigan State basketball taking down No. 10 Illinois
It was a big day for Michigan State basketball, as the Spartans gave their NCAA Tournament chances a huge boost on Saturday after they were able to beat No. 10 Illinois at home.
While MSU still needs to sort out their issues on the road, they have mostly been able to take care of business at home this season which has kept their postseason hopes alive.
After the game, Tom Izzo spoke to the media about the win, which came off of a disappointing loss to Minnesota and quickly became close to a ‘must-win’ for the Spartans.
You can find the best quotes from Tom Izzo’s media session below.
WATCH: Michigan State basketball HC Tom Izzo previews Minnesota game
Things have been starting to trend up for Michigan State basketball just at the right time. It hasn’t been the season many hoped for, but the Spartans are starting to figure things out, winning five of their last six games. Now, MSU will have the chance to earn a road win, something that has been nearly impossible for them this season, against their rivals in Minnesota.
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Quotes: Tom Izzo speaks to media after recent Michigan State basketball victories, previews Minnesota game
Don’t look now but Michigan State basketball has won five of their last six games, with an opportunity to go to Minnesota tomorrow night and play a Golden Gophers team that has been playing much better ball since their loss to the Spartans on Jan. 18.
Before the game, Tom Izzo addressed the media for his weekly Monday presser. You can find the notable quotes from that press conference below.
Tom Izzo had a lot to say after MSU’s win over Michigan
Tom Izzo earned his 700th career win on Tuesday night when the Spartans took down their rivals, Michigan, in a 81-62 drubbing inside of the Breslin Center.
The game didn’t always go the Spartans way, with Michigan playing a very good first half, and taking a two-point lead into the break. The Spartans responded by outscoring the Wolverines by 21 in the second half en route to a blowout win.
