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Michigan State's Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference wins

Tom Izzo won his 354th Big Ten game, surpassing Bob Knight's record of 353, with a 79-65 victory over Illinois.
Izzo expressed pride in his team's resilience, stating, "To pick ourselves off the ground after that loss...was incredible."
Jaxon Kohler led Michigan State with a career-high 23 points, as the Spartans clinched the record-breaking victory.

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Izzo Surpasses Knight in G1G Wins, College Hoops Discussion, and More

On this week's Press Pass, Jack is joined by MSU Football and Basketball Beat Writer Stephen Brooks and "The Drive with Jack" Contributor Jim Stark to break down a jam-packed weekend of Big Ten hoops, Tom Izzo surpassing Bob Knight for all-time Big Ten wins, Big Ten Hockey, Michigan Basketball's red-hot February, the 4 Nations Face-Off, the current NBA standings, and more!Want to check out Past Press Pass segments, visit the FOX47News Website.St…

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Tom Izzo becomes winningest coach in Big Ten games after Michigan State victory over Illinois

After the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans beat the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday evening, 79-65, MSU head coach Tom Izzo is now the winningest Big Ten coach in the conference's history.

7 days ago·Detroit, United States

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Chicago Tribune

No. 11 Michigan State turns Illinois’ festive night upside down as Tom Izzo earns Big Ten wins record

CHAMPAIGN — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo stood near one sideline at the State Farm Center on Saturday night, chatting with a TV reporter about earning Big Ten Conference win No. 354. His Spartans’ 79-65 victory over Illinois officially made Izzo the all-time leader in Big Ten wins, pushing him past Indiana’s Bob Knight. Near the opposite sideline, as disappointed fans filed out, Illinois staff worked to flip around the jersey banner of former I…

7 days ago·Chicago, United States

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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference wins

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory. The No. 11 Spartans came from behind to beat Illinois 79-65

7 days ago·United States

MSU's Izzo passes Knight for most Big Ten wins

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo passed Bobby Knight for the most conference wins in Big Ten history with 354.

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Chicago Sun Times

Illinois blows 16-point lead in loss to Michigan State

CHAMPAIGN — Jaxson Kohler had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Tre Holloman scored 14 points and No. 11 Michigan State rallied to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night giving the Spartans' Tom Izzo the most conference wins in Big Ten history.Izzo moved past late Indiana coach Bobby Knight with his record 354th conference victory.Jase Richardson contributed 11 points and Coen Carr had 10 for the Spartans (20-5, 11-3 Big Ten), who outscored Illinois 42-…

7 days ago·Chicago, United States

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