Ohio State pulled off the two point victory over Michigan State on Sunday, 69-67. Following the game, Michigan State’s Tom Izzo had a little back-and-forth with a female Ohio State fan, according to Detroit Free Press’ Joe Rexrode.
Tom Izzo just had to be pulled away from an OSU fan taunting him. He didn’t lunge, but there were words and he was yanked away.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) March 9, 2014
You can understand Izzo’s frustrations — MSU got whistled for 22 fouls, OSU only 12. Also, on the final play of regulation, with Michigan State down two, OSU’s Aaron Craft probably should have been called for a foul as he was holding onto Gary Harris’ jersey on the final shot.
The 59-year-old coach, who led MSU to a 23-8 record this season, had this to say about the Ohio State fan:
Tom Izzo on the OSU fan: “She was a jerk … You want the truth or you want me to lie?”
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) March 9, 2014
Ohio State and Michigan State could possibly meet up again in the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game.
