Tom Izzo Celebrates 700th Career Win on Birthday

Michigan State Triumphs Over Michigan in 81-62 Victory

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo celebrated his 69th birthday with his 700th career victory, defeating rival Michigan 81-62.
Izzo becomes the 38th men's coach to reach the 700-win milestone, joining the ranks of eight active Division I men's head coaches with at least 700 career wins.
Jaden Akins scored a career-high 23 points, including seven 3-pointers, to help secure the win for Michigan State.
The Spartans outscored the Wolverines 48-27 in the second half, converting 13 Michigan turnovers into 20 points.
Michigan State has won four of their last five games, while Michigan has lost nine of its last 10 games.