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MSU Postgame Sound: Goins On "Disrespect," Plus Winston, Tillman, And Izzo

Kenny Goins
Al Martin - WKAR

The No. 6 Michigan State men's basketball team defeated No. 13 Maryland on Monday night, 69-55. The Spartans, winners of 12 straight, improved to 17-2 (8-0 in the Big Ten) and will hit the road to play No. 19 Iowa on Thursday. The team also extended a conference win streak to 20 games, which dates back to last season. 

Current Sports host Al Martin talked with players Cassius Winston, Xavier Tillman, and Kenny Goins in the locker room. All three were asked about the conference win streak and the answers varied, including one candid answer from Goins concerning "disrespect" that he feels the Spartans have received over time. Listen to what the players and head coach Tom Izzo had to say below. 

Cassius Winston
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MSU guard Cassius Winston
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Cassius Winston commenting on the homecoming of former MSU forward Miles Bridges, and more.

Xavier Tillman
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MSU forward Xavier Tillman.
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Xavier Tillman talks about the versatility of the Spartans.

Tom Izzo
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MSU men's basketball coach Tom Izzo.
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MSU head men's basketball coach Tom Izzo with postgame thoughts after Monday's win over Maryland.

Al Martin is the host of Beyond the Score, a new series coming to WKAR in the fall of 2024. Al is also sports reporter for WKAR news.
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