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.

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 basketball is always in good hands under the leadership of head coach Tom Izzo. The Spartans are having an excellent season, boasting a 20-5 record and currently ranked No. 11 in the nation.

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

Tom Izzo is now the winningest-head coach in the Big Ten. The longtime Michigan State leader broke Bob Knight’s record on Saturday night with the Spartans’ 79-65 win over Illinois at the State Farm Center.

It was also a historic night for head coach Tom Izzo, who became the all-time record holder in Big Ten wins, passing the legendary Bobby Knight of Indiana with 354 wins and counting. Following the game,

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 basketball stumbled in Tom Izzo’s first chance to break Bob Knight’s record for Big Ten wins earlier in the week, but the Spartans didn’t give away a second chance on Saturday. Michigan State walked into Illinois and picked up a massive 79-65 road win with an excellent second half on the defensive end,

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.

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 State basketball coach Tom Izzo, whose 354th league win came ...