Michigan State men's basketball will play in a First Four match against UCLA (17-9) on Thursday, March 18 for their 23rd straight NCAA Tournament appearance.
If the Spartans win, they will play as an 11-seed against BYU.
MSU men's basketball to play in First Four game as No. 11 seed in NCAA Tournament
March 14, 2021
The Spartans huddle during a timeout March 28, 2014 during the game against Virginia at Madison Square Garden in New York City during the NCAA tournament. The Spartans won, 61-59. Julia Nagy/The State News
Nine total teams from the Big Ten Conference made the Big Dance. In the Midwest region, Big Ten Tournament Champion Illinois earned a 1-seed and Rutgers a 10-seed.
Michigan earned a 1-seed in the East region and Maryland earned a 10-seed.
In the South, Ohio State earned a 2-seed, Purdue earned a 4-seed and Wisconsin earned a 9-seed.
Wisconsin earned a 9-seed in the West region.
MSU's First Four matchup with UCLA will be televised on TBS or truTV.
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