EAST LANSING – Michigan State extended its unbeaten streak to start the season while beginning Big Ten play with a win.

The No. 7 Spartans (8-0, 1-0) rolled to a 71-52 win against Iowa (7-1, 0-1) on Tuesday night at the Breslin Center.

Here are notable quotes from Tom Izzo and players following the victory:

Izzo on pulling out a physical win in a game that was foul plagued and low scoring early: “We feel fortunate to win the game but we won it the way had to win it.”

Jeremy Fears on how much he wanted to challenge Iowa leading scorer Bennett Stirtz, who was kept in check most of the night: “A lot. Obviously he’s a great player, a great point guard. … That was a great challenge and a great matchup.”

Izzo on opening the season 8-0 for the team’s best start in a decade: “What’s impr

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