Tom Izzo continues to prove he’s one of the best to ever do it — especially in March.
Michigan State basketball upset No. 2 seed Marquette on Sunday evening, further demonstrating how massively successful Izzo is in the NCAA Tournament. He has a pair of records to back that success up, according to CBS sports college basketball reporter Matt Norlander.
Following the Spartans’ victory over the Golden Eagles, Norlander pointed out this was Izzo’s 16th career victory as the lower seed in the NCAA Tournament, a tournament record. He also has taken a team seeded No. 5 or worse to the Sweet 16 six times, which is also a record.
How good is Izzo in March? That was his 16th win in the NCAA Tournament as the coach of the worse-seeded team. It's the all-time record. (Via CBS Sports research.)
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) March 19, 2023
Six times in his career Izzo has taken a team seeded No. 5 or worse to the regional semifinals. Also an NCAA record.
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) March 19, 2023
Izzo is the GOAT for Spartans fans, and he showed it again on a national stage on Sunday. Congratulations to Izzo and Spartans everywhere that got to enjoy this big-time victory.
Michigan State will face Kansas State on Thursday in the Sweet 16. That game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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