Tag: Tom Izzo

Purdue Ends Michigan State Run with B1G Win at Mackey

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue entered the game Sunday afternoon against Michigan State as arguably the hottest team in the Big Ten, winners of four straight and eight of their last nine (the one loss in East Lansing), but Michigan State had a commanding streak of their own, 21 straight Big Ten wins — including […]

Duke advances to National Championship

By TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — After another exciting NCAA tournament this March, the stage was set for a very intriguing Final Four in Indianapolis.  In the first National Semifinal match-up, it was a battle of powerhouse coaches.  Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski and Michigan State’s Tom Izzo are the active leaders among coaches in Final […]

Hoosiers tailspin continues

By TYLER SMITH ISL Editor  BLOOMINGTON — In a game Indiana desperately needed for their NCAA tournament hopes, the Hoosiers fell just short. Their late-season tailspin continued with a 74-72 loss to the Michigan State Spartans at Assembly Hall. It was Indiana’s third straight home loss, and they finished the conference season by losing eight […]

Griffiths: This is the year for Big Ten to make Big Noise in the Big Dance

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor After being the nation’s proverbial punching bag during the college football season, the Big Ten really has a chance to flex its muscles in the NCAA Tournament and enjoy the last laugh if its seven participating teams make plenty of noise. Indiana, the Big Ten’s regular-season champion, received one […]