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Michigan State found blueprint for future success in gutsy win over Iowa

Tom Izzo reacts to Michigan State's comeback road win over Iowa, Jan. 24, 2019. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Tyler Cook scored at will over Kenny Goins for four minutes at the start of the second half, and Michigan State basketball’s unblemished Big Ten record appeared in serious jeopardy.

Iowa’s crowd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena sensed blood. And they got loud.

Their Hawkeyes appeared on the verge of a major upset.

Iowa had been smothering Cassius Winston and Nick Ward with two or three defenders, from all angles.