What is Tom Izzo's March Madness record? Here's what you need to know on how the Michigan State coach has fared in the NCAA tournament:

Michigan State (29-6) is in the midst of its 27th straight NCAA Tournament appearance, the longest active streak in the country. At age 70, Izzo has the Spartans in the Sweet 16 for the 16th time in his three-decade-long career.

Beard got the best of Izzo in a previous win-or-go-home matchup when his Texas Tech team knocked off Michigan State in the 2019 Final Four in Minneapolis. In defeat, Izzo gained respect for Beard and the product on the floor.