It was the second loss in Big Ten play for Michigan State, and a season-defining win for UCLA, as the Bruins took down the Spartans on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. After the game, UCLA head coach Mick Cronin talked about the win, and then had some very interesting comments on how relationship with Tom Izzo, who he spoke extremely highly of.

UCLA edged out No. 9 Michigan State in a thrilling 63-61 victory on Tuesday. You can watch UCLA’s coach Mick Cronin's postgame presser here.

Mick Cronin publicly called out his team amid a slump, and it has responded with an impressive winning streak.