Lincoln, Neb. – Tom Izzo admitted he was worried.
How would Michigan State respond after Saturday’s deflating defeat at Iowa when it led by 11 points with less than a minute to play?
After all, the Spartans have been overcoming adversity all season. From injuries that marred most of the non-conference portion of the schedule to the devastating mass shooting two weeks ago that has been weighing on each member of the team ever since.
So, heading into Tuesday night’s game against Nebraska – the hottest team in the Big Ten that had one five in a row – there was a decent dose of uncertainty, at least from the head coach.