The Hoosiers had two crucial turnovers within the final two minutes of the contest, committed uncharacteristic fouls — which Indiana head coach Teri Moren was visibly upset with — and allowed Michigan State to snag offensive rebounds which turned into second chance points.
Malik Renea had 16 of his 19 points in the second half to help Indiana beat No. 11 Michigan State 71-67, leaving Tom Izzo on the brink of breaking Bob Knight’s Big Ten wins record.
Michigan State hit just four of 23 3-point tries against Indiana on Tuesday night. The loss leaves Tom Izzo tied with Bob Knight for the most wins in Big Ten play, at 353. MSU and Izzo can set the record Saturday night in a rematch with Illinois on the road.
The loss in East Lansing was Indiana's third straight road loss and the second time in two weeks that Moren's group fought hard for a road win, but fell short. Indiana was also within one possession with under a minute to go in Ann Arbor on February 12 and failed to capitalize.
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