Watch Tom Izzo's post game, on-court interview following MSU's win over Bryant

Michigan State basketball has opened the 2025 NCAA Tournament with a big time win over the 15-seeded Bryant Bulldogs on Friday night, 87-62. While the score isn't totally indicative of the game, Bryant showed up physically, and gave the Spartans a headache for a majority of the contest.

In the end, behind a career high performance from Coen Carr, and five Spartans in double figures, the Spartans were able to cruise to a win and moving on to the round of 32.

Following the game, MSU head man Tom Izzo got with Jon Rothstein on the court for a post game interview. Izzo talked about the toughness that was needed in the game and gave a quick sneak peek into what his feelings are about the upcoming matchup with New Mexico.

Watch the full on court, post game interview between Izzo and Rothstein on X:

"(Richard) Pitino's done a hell of a job there. They've beat some teams that beat us."@MSU_Basketball coach Tom Izzo looks ahead to Sparty's matchup with New Mexico in Round 2 | @JonRothstein pic.twitter.com/KZGzfzcI9f
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 22, 2025

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