It wasn't a music star, A-list actor or even big-time donor. But Michigan State's postgame locker room guest couldn't have been better.
In their Big Ten opener, the win-needy Spartans erased a 15-point first half deficit against Minnesota before prevailing in overtime. The win included outstanding performances by freshman forward Nick Ward (22 points, 10 rebounds) and senior guard Alvin Ellis III (20 points), a former Gophers' commit. However, nothing topped the scene in the Spartans' locker room after the game..
Tom Izzo welcomed his adorable 90-year mother Dorothy into the Williams Arena locker room after the 75-74 victory. Izzo lost his father last year, making this moment even more emotional.
