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.

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory. The No. 11 Spartans came from behind to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night for Izzo’s 354th career Big Ten victory,

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Here's a look at the winningest men's basketball coaches in Big Ten history, led at the moment by Michigan State's Tom Izzo and Indiana's Bob Knight:

Tom Izzo is one win away from passing Bob Knight for the most Big Ten wins of all-time, but he missed his chance to do so Tuesday against Knight’s former team.

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 coach Tom Izzo has tried to downplay being on the brink of breaking Bob Knight's record for Big Ten wins.

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 ...

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The loss leaves Tom Izzo tied with Bob Knight for the most wins in Big Ten play, at 353. MSU and Izzo can set the record Saturday night in a rematch with Illinois on the road. EAST LANSING ...

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