Tom Izzo gets 698th career win, Michigan State pulls away late to beat Minnesota 76-66
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Tom Izzo gets 698th career win, Michigan State pulls away late to beat Minnesota 76-66

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Tyson Walker scored 12 of his 21 points inside the last four minutes to help Michigan State pull away and beat Minnesota 76-66 on Thursday night, giving coach Tom Izzo his 698th career win with the Spartans. Malik Hall added 16 points, 12 rebounds and four assists for Michigan State, who had 20 assists and shot 29 of 65. Minnesota made four more shots from distance, was 17 of 26 from the free-throw line compared to the Spartans’ 15-of-23 shooting but attempted 16 fewer field goals. He ranks as the winningest coach in Michigan State history, having passed his mentor Jud Heathcote with his 341st career victory on Nov. 28, 2009.

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