Michigan State's Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory.

The win for Michigan State over Illinois on Saturday was more than just a conference win in February. It was also a historic night for head coach Tom Izzo, who became the all-time record holder in Big Ten wins,

The Big Ten has a new leader in all-time wins. And that record holder has a team that just rediscovered what made it one of this season’s pleasant surprises — defense, rebounding and contributions up and down the lineup.