Michigan State won the game, 88-57. Coach Tom Izzo says he hates analytics, but acknowledged Forbes’ critical role. “That kid changed positions in the middle of the year”, he said of a switch to point guard when starter Tum Tum Nairn sat down with a foot injury in January. Shatori Walker-Kimbrough and Brene Moseley each had 15 points for the Terrapins (29-3), who advance to the tournament championship game for the second year in a row since joining the conference last season. “It’s like the self-made millionaire compared to the inherited one”, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said. Thanks to Iowa’s win over MI on Saturday night, the Buckeyes are now locked into the No. 7 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, which begins next Wednesday in Indianapolis. “It’s nice to come out of the gate as strong as we did”, Spartans coach Suzy Merchant said. Iowa allowed Forbes to make only 1 of 10 shots while being guarded at least at times by Anthony Clemmons, a former Lansing Sexton High School teammate. “As a point guard, you got to make sure you’re not freaking out and getting everybody all riled up. I’m very excited for the future and hopefully, we’ve got nine more games and we’ll get two championships”. …
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