Tom Izzo's most memorable Big Ten wins as he inches closer to Bobby Knight's record

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6. Big Ten win No. 100 vs. Minnesota (Feb. 14, 2004)

While the 2003-04 season ended in a first-round exit in the NCAA tournament, Tom Izzo earned his 100th Big Ten victory in a 69-58 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

7. Big Ten win No. 132 vs. No. 1 Wisconsin (Feb. 20, 2007)

A late Big Ten season charge by the Spartans proved perfect, as Drew Neitzel's 28-point night led Michigan State to an upset of No. 1-ranked Wisconsin. Likely the only time there was a court storming at the Breslin.

8. Big Ten win No. 150 at Penn State (Jan. 14, 2009)

Raymar Morgan helped lead the charge as the Spartans picked up a key road win at Penn State as they made their dramatic run to a Big Ten regular-season title and eventual national runner-up finish. This also happened to be Izzo's 150th Big Ten victory.

9. Big Ten win No. 200 vs. Nebraska (Jan. 13, 2013)

Senior Derrick Nix put up 17 points as the Spartans secured a 66-56 home victory against Nebraska. It also marked the 200th Big Ten win of Izzo's career.

10. Big Ten win No. 206 vs. No. 4 Michigan (Feb. 12, 2013)

I remember this one fondly because it was the first Michigan vs. Michigan State basketball game I ever went to in person. The Spartans cruised to a 75-52 instant classic between two top-10 teams. Freshman guard Gary Harris led the charge with 17 points.