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Robert Bondy

What Tom Izzo had to say after MSU basketball’s victory over rival Michigan

It wasn’t pretty but Michigan State basketball found a way in the end.

The Spartans used strong defense to top rival Michigan, 59-53, on Saturday afternoon at the Breslin Center. Michigan State led throughout most of the game, and never trailed in the second half.

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With the win, Michigan State improves to 11-4 on the season and 3-1 in conference play. The Spartans will return to the floor on Tuesday in a tough road matchup against Wisconsin.

Before turning our focus to the Badgers, let’s see what head coach Tom Izzo had to say about today’s rivalry victory over the Wolverines:

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