Michigan State coach Tom Izzo passed Indiana legend Bob Knight for most career Big Ten victories on Saturday as the No. 11 Spartans used a big second half to win 79-65 at Illinois. The outcome propelled Izzo to the 354-win plateau in Big Ten games,

The Big Ten has a new leader in all-time wins. And that record holder has a team that just rediscovered what made it one of this season’s pleasant surprises — defense, rebounding and contributions up and down the lineup.

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Tuesday marked a poignant moment in Michigan State basketball history as Spartans Head Coach Tom Izzo reflected on three decades of growth and success. Back in the 1995-96 season, Izzo won his first Big Ten game as the Spartans’ head coach when his team defeated a Bob Knight-led Indiana team.

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory.

MSU basketball's Tom Izzo reacts to passing Bob Knight's Big Ten wins record after logging his 354th conference win on Saturday night.

Tom Izzo passed Bob Knight for the most Big Ten Conference wins. Indiana basketball's iconic coach, Bob Knight, is no longer the Big Ten's winningest coach. That honor is bestowed upon Michigan ...

Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo is one win away from another ... will have the chance to break Bob Knight's Big Ten Conference wins record when Michigan State takes on Illinois ...

MSU’s 79-65 comeback win over Illinois marked its 20th victory of the season and 11th in Big Ten play. The Spartans improved to 5-2 on the road, joining just three other Big Ten teams with at least five away wins.

Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Passes Bob Knight for Most Big Ten Conference Wins CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching ...

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing ... breaking former Indiana coach Bob Knight’s record of 353 conference wins. “What a win,” Izzo said.

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing ... breaking former Indiana coach Bob Knight’s record of 353 conference wins. Recommended Videos “What a win,” Izzo said.