Indiana State's basketball team showcased an impressive performance, leading 59-57 against Michigan State with 11 minutes left. Despite eventually losing, the Sycamores' offense was lauded by Tom Izzo, who praised their coach, Josh Schertz, and acknowledged the team's skill and experience. Izzo also commended the Sycamores' shot-making ability and the impact of their performance on Michigan State's win. The game was characterized by a longer-than-average post-game conversation between the coaches, reflecting mutual respect and recognition of the Sycamores' prowess as a mid-major team.
Following the win over Indiana State, Tom Izzo said: "Not very often do I beat a team that isn't a Power Five team and not only feel good but think that the win helps us." Check out what else Coach Izzo had to say here: https://t.co/RS4a63KVH8
1/2 Full quote from Izzo: “[Swope, Conwell, Kent, Bledson, those guys are really good and experienced. And Josh is a hell of a coach so not very often do I beat a team that is not a Power 5 team and not only feel good but think that, that win really helps us." https://t.co/Y2r7COxsVd
Izzo on the Sycamores' shot making: “They hit some shots that were tough. A couple of times we broke down but I thought we were pretty good defensively, they just made plays, made shots.”
Izzo on Indiana State coach Josh Schertz: “Josh is a hell of a coach."
Izzo says he felt MSU's defense was good on some of the shots ISU was making early. Sycamores were 14-for-28 from 3-point range before missing seven straight in the final 11+ minutes.
MSU coach Tom Izzo says he told ISU coach Josh Schertz "that was as well-coached and as good a team as we've played." Felt there were "a lot of big plays in the game," particularly Hall with the two buckets when ISU went zone.
Love this. Tom Izzo with an extended post-game chat with Indiana State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Josh Schertz. Looks like Izzo was telling Schertz that he was impressed by the Sycamores effort today vs. Michigan State. Hope Schertz said, “Let’s do this again…in Terre Haute.” https://t.co/GEhXc65QwS
I was thinking the same thing. That was a longer-than-average conversation between coaches at the conclusion of a game. Willing to bet Izzo was telling Schertz how good the Sycamores are. https://t.co/3wyR8LRTus
Nice to see that conversation between Tom Izzo and Josh Schertz. Game respecting game and all that.
Proud of my Indiana State Sycamores Men’s Basketball Team today on national TV vs. Michigan State. Played hard, played tough. Foul issues to Avila and Kent hurt. Ran out of steam a bit in the late going. But a great effort. https://t.co/FdjjUvenJP
Indiana State 13-27 3pt (48.1%) right now. The Sycamores lead in East Lansing 59-57 with 11 mins left ISU has one of the most exciting offenses in the country and are a real problem as a mid major