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Michigan State basketball on cusp of Big Ten title, thanks to its grit, learned lessons

The Michigan State Spartans overcame a 19-point deficit at Penn State for a 79-71 win on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in State College, Pennsylvania, that gives the Spartans a shot at their third straight Big Ten title. Detroit Free Press

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Time expired on one of the most monumental wins in Tom Izzo’s career. His jubilantly players ran toward the Bryce Jordan Center tunnel through the throng of fans hooting and hollering at what they had just witnessed.

Down 19 in the first half. Penn State seemingly making every 3-pointer it shot. Michigan State basketball’s slim chance at a Big Ten title slipping away.