East Lansing — If anyone were to teach a class on rebounding, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo would be a tenured professor. Control of the glass has been a tenet of his teams for decades.

OFF THE COURT:Tom Izzo's impact at Michigan State goes far beyond the basketball ... So did the Spartans’ first-half ...

The Trojans jumped all over the Spartans from the jump, as Tom Izzo’s team fell into ... They did not. Izzo’s team's rebounding effort on Saturday afternoon was inexcusable.

James Hawkins asks Dusty May about offensive improvements. Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about Jeremy Fears Jr.'s success this year. Isaac Howard had four goals and one assist in MSU's 6-4 win vs.

THE BIG PICTURE:Tom Izzo thinks Spartans aren't close to ceiling ... “And the defense and the rebounding has not changed, right? You know that's his staple — defense, rebound.

EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo said it with unquestioned authority ... Peterson’s left-handed deep shooting and Charlie Bell’s rebounding. The 6-foot-3 combo even showed a little of his dad ...

Tom Izzo is one win away from passing Bob Knight for the most Big Ten wins of all-time, but he missed his chance to do so ...