Aisha Jefferson, a junior forward, flies by Middle Tennessee State University's Anne Marie Lanning for the layup during the first half of Sunday's NCAA first round match up between the No. 9 Spartans and No. 8 Middle Tennessee State University at Breslin Center. Jefferson helped the Spartans to a 60-59 win with 10 rebounds, 20 points and one assist. They will advance to the next round of the tourney, playing the winner of the Duke, Austin Peay game Tuesday at Breslin Center. Katie Rausch/The State News