The victory came with IU players still reeling from news of coach Mike Woodson stepping down at the end of the season. Couch:Tom Izzo beating Bob Knight changed Michigan State, set path to Knight ...

It would have been a full-circle moment for Izzo, who picked up his first win in the Big Ten against Knight and the Hoosiers on Jan. 4, 1996, but ended up being a rare bright spot for IU.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. While Woodson is Knight’s former pupil — he's in IU's Hall of Fame and remains one of the school's all-time leading scorers — he mentioned ...

More:Indiana basketball player ratings vs Michigan State: Bigs play big in upset While Woodson is Knight’s former pupil — he's in IU's Hall of Fame and remains one of the school's all-time ...