In the waning moments of Michigan State’s win over Rutgers on Sunday afternoon, MSU fans got what they have been cheering for, a Steven Izzo basket.
Izzo converted a beautiful and-one finish over a Rutgers defender, securing his first regular season points in his career.
You can watch the basket by clicking here
As you can imagine, social media exploded when the basket went down. Check out some of the best reactions from Spartan Nation after Izzo’s points:
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— Michael Peterson (@MikePete31) January 14, 2024
— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) January 14, 2024
Steven Izzos first career points were an and1 tween hesi crossover tear drop pic.twitter.com/NC3Bks8eAk
— 🍑 is trying his best (@msupeach) January 14, 2024
That was amazing haha. Unreal way for him to score
— Ryan (@SpartanRyan) January 14, 2024
Izzo is the reason I’m not going to the Lions game tonight 😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/oI6rQuEK0f
— Fireball sommelier (@Sheehan_Sports) January 14, 2024
The Spartans were PUMPED for Steven Izzo! 🤩 Love the team support! @MSU_Basketball pic.twitter.com/OOpAn0MJ0A
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) January 14, 2024
STEVEN IZZO SCORED.
STEVEN IZZO SCORED.
THIS IS NOT A DRILL. pic.twitter.com/ReQgGV6esj
— Anthony 💩 (@TheRealSharty) January 14, 2024
The bench on Steven Izzo’s first bucket. You just love to see it. 💚 pic.twitter.com/cizRONmTFc
— Brandon Champion: Low Ego, High Output (@BrandonthaChamp) January 14, 2024
Steven Izzo with the most electric basket in the history of Michigan State hoops. Take a bow King
— MSU Chief of Propaganda (@OdellBretthamJr) January 14, 2024
The entire roster, coaching staff, and stadium erupting with joy after Steven Izzo scored shows how much that family means to our University
— MSU Chief of Propaganda (@OdellBretthamJr) January 14, 2024
OMG STEVEN IZZO DID IT
— Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) January 14, 2024
Rutgers just got Steven Izzo'ed
— Barstool Spartans (@BarstoolMSU) January 14, 2024
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
— Le Tour de Sav (@B1Gsad) January 14, 2024
Steven Izzo looking like Drew Neitzel on that drive!
— GOOD GUY RIC (@Goodguyric) January 14, 2024
Mark Dantonio
Congratulations! Took it to the hoop! https://t.co/xVJNbmu3Wd
— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) January 14, 2024