LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Tom Izzo could only put his head in his hands and watch in dismay.
The Michigan State coach had implored his team to cut down on their turnovers and get off a better start, after the Spartans fell behind by 19 on Friday against Texas amid a turnover-riddled opening 10 minutes.
But on the Spartans' first offensive possession against Louisville at the KFC Yum! Center on Tuesday, Joshua Langford tried to swing the ball on the perimeter and watched a Cardinals player snatch it.
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On the next possession, Kyle Ahrens went to drive, only to be pickpocketed and watch Louisville score a breakaway layup.