Michigan State Muscles Past USC 72–62 in March Madness

Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) celebrates in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Southern California in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, on March 17, 2023. Michael Conroy/AP Photo

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Upset with the officials and his team’s defense, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo angrily snapped a white board in half during a timeout.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a call in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Southern California in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, on March 17, 2023. Paul Sancya/AP Photo