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

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11. Big Ten win No. 230 vs. No. 23 Ohio State (Feb. 14, 2015)

To this day, I can still remember the call of Tum Tum Nairn gets the ball to Valentine. Bob Wischusen called it all the way. The Spartans secured the Valentine's Day victory over the Buckeyes on Denzel Valentine's magical shot.

12. Big Ten win No. 238 vs. No. 7 Maryland (Jan. 23, 2016)

The Breslin Center was full of neon on this night. The Spartans took care of the Terps 74-65 behind 25 points from Bryn Forbes.

13. Big Ten win No. 241 at Michigan (Feb. 6, 2016)

In the rivals' only meeting of the 2015-16 season, seniors Matt Costello, Denzel Valentine, and Bryn Forbes made easy work of the Wolverines in an 89-73 victory. Forbes went for 28 points, including eight 3-pointers.

14. Big Ten win No. 250 vs. Rutgers (Jan. 4, 2017)

Miles Bridges showcased his dunking ability in the Spartans' first Big Ten game of the new year. A 93-65 beatdown that clearly showed Rutgers wasn't anywhere near the level they are today.

15. Big Ten win No. 269 vs. No. 3 Purdue (Feb. 10, 2018)

On a somber night, the Spartans celebrated the life and legacy of Hall of Fame coach Jud Heathcote. Though they never brought the zone defense, a Miles Bridges buzzer-beating 3-pointer crushed the third-ranked Boilers' hearts.