Bob Wojnowski, Matt Charboneau and James Hawkins break down MSU's win over UM The Detroit News
East Lansing — It was halftime Saturday night, and in the Michigan State locker room, Tom Izzo was contemplating having Nick Ward suit up and play the second half.
That’s how perplexed the Spartans coach was about what transpired in the first 20 minutes against Michigan. His injured junior center wanted to get out on the court, but Izzo didn’t cave, insisting it was wise to keep his big man out until next week’s conference tournament.