State College, Pa. − Tom Izzo admitted Michigan State was reeling as it took the court Wednesday night against Penn State.
Losers of two straight after the home loss to Northwestern on Sunday, the Spartans were on the verge of a three-game skid and an 0-2 start in the Big Ten.
However, Michigan State answered the bell as A.J. Hoggard scored a career-high 23 to lead Michigan State to a 67-58 victory at the Bryce Jordan Center. Tyson Walker added 14 points for the Spartans (6-4, 1-1 Big Ten) while Joey Hauser had 12 points and 15 rebounds.