Michigan State’s Tom Izzo Criticizes Atmosphere At Ohio State Following 80-69 Loss

"With the way they are playing, this place should be rocking and packed."

Author:
Andrew Lind
Mar 3, 2022 9:42 PM EST

Following Thursday night’s loss at Ohio State, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo used his postgame press conference as an opportunity to criticize the atmosphere – or lack thereof – at Value City Arena.

“I was disappointed in this place,” Izzo said. “With the way they are playing, this place should be rocking and packed.”

The Buckeyes improved to 19-9 overall and 13-2 at home with the 80-69 win over the Spartans, ending a two-game losing behind 18 points and six rebounds from sixth-year senior center Joey Brunk, who got the start in place of injured sophomore Zed Key.

Izzo somewhat backtracked on his comments a few minutes later, though, noting the fans gave Brunk a lift in just his third start of the season, which was punctuated by a dunk with less than two minutes remaining that had the crowd chanting his name.

“When he sat down, they cheered,” Izzo said. “When he stood up, they cheered.”

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