March 18 (UPI) -- Michigan State senior Kyle Ahrens brought coach Tom Izzo to tears after an injury during the Spartans' win over Michigan in the Big Ten championship.
The injury occurred with 4:34 remaining in the first half of the Spartans' 65-60 victory Sunday at the United Center in Chicago. Ahrens jumped and tried to grab a rebound at the same time as Kenny Goins. They collided and Ahrens landed on the side of his left foot, injuring his ankle.