Michigan State walked into Madison and got drubbed by the buzzsaw that is known as the Wisconsin Badgers. The Spartans dropped the game against the Badgers, 81-66.
Nothing seemed to go right for MSU, from Wisconsin refusing to miss, to offensive struggles, to foul trouble, the Spartans could never find a rhythm in the game.
Tom Izzo, coming to no one’s surprise, was not a happy camper with the Spartans effort in the game and spoke to the media about it after the MSU loss:
MSU coach Tom Izzo "very disappointed" with his team's performance, not getting loose balls and struggling with rebounds. Izzo says Mady Sissoko had a death in his family he found out about last night. Finished with 7 boards.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) January 27, 2024
Tom Izzo said Mady Sissoko had a death in his family last night. Said he was "out of it" all game
— Kyle Austin (@kylebaustin) January 27, 2024
Izzo says when MSU had two big in the lineup, he sometimes had to put Kohler at the 4 a few times that affected coverages.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) January 27, 2024
Izzo says playing Carr against Storr was a tough defensive matchup for the MSU freshman.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) January 27, 2024
Tom Izzo with simple assessment on Chucky Hepburn.
"He's a better player now and he averages less points."
Hepburn held Walker to 4 for 14 from the field tonight and has relished that "facilitating" role this year.
A key reason why Wisconsin's offensive numbers are so strong.
— Cole Amundson (@playformarch) January 27, 2024
Tom Izzo on #Badgers AJ Storr: We couldn't guard Storr with a fish net.
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) January 27, 2024
Tom Izzo on the growth of A.J. Storr since the first meeting: He has more dimensions to his game right now … I've seen a lot of really good players in this league. I don't want to jinx him, but he's one of the better players I've seen here. #Badgers
— Benjamin Worgull (@TheBadgerNation) January 27, 2024
