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Ahead of Sweet 16 matchup, LSU, MSU have faced different adversity
The season hasn't been easy for Michigan State or Louisiana State, but for very different reasons.
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MSU's Sweet Sixteen opponent LSU previews Spartans
After qualifying for their first Sweet Sixteen since 2005-06 in last Saturday’s 69-67 win over Maryland, the third-seeded LSU Tigers spoke Thursday in advance of Friday night’s game against second-seeded Michigan State
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PREVIEW: Between two elite point guards, MSU, LSU face off in Sweet 16
Cassius Winston doesn't know much about LSU point guard Tremont Waters.
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Despite injuries, Josh Langford and Kyle Ahrens are with the fellas
Joshua Langford laughs when he’s asked if he feels like a coach. He’s not a coach. He’s a player, even if he’s not playing right now.
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SNews Hoops: Spartans advance to Sweet Sixteen
Join The State News' men's basketball reporters as they talk about the highs and lows of the first and second round of the NCAA Tournament and what to expect from the Sweet Sixteen.
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Winston wills Spartans to rout Minnesota, advance to Sweet 16
During a three-minute, 11-second stretch near the beginning of the second half Saturday night, Michigan State had no answer for a desperate full-court press from Minnesota.
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Balance helps Spartans advance to Sweet Sixteen
The stat sheet was produced by a graduate assistant, who informed them that sophomore forward Xavier Tillman did in fact lead the Spartans with 14 points, and junior point guard Cassius Winston scored 13 — one less.
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WATCH: MSU players after beating Minnesota to advance to Sweet 16
Michigan State turned the ball over 22 times Saturday night, but the second-seeded Spartans (30-6) routed No. 10 Minnesota, 70-50.
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FINAL: Michigan State runs past Minnesota into the Sweet Sixteen
In their 24th Big Ten game of the year, the second-seeded Michigan State Spartans rode the brilliance of the Big Ten Player of the Year, junior point guard Cassius Winston, to a 70-50 win.
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Matchup inside could decide Michigan State-Minnesota
With second-seeded Michigan State set to face tenth-seeded Minnesota in the second round of the NCAA tournament Saturday, the rematch between the two Big Ten rivals may be decided by the big men inside.
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Kenny Goins 'flat' from 3-point range in NCAA Tournament opener
It didn't matter if there was a hand in Kenny Goins' face or not.
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Reaction to Tom Izzo's coaching of Aaron Henry
Upset about a lack of defensive effort, MSU coach Tom Izzo yelled at freshman forward Aaron Henry, and some on Twitter and in national media thought he crossed a line into physical intimidation and emotional abuse.
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PREVIEW: MSU, Minnesota rematch in second round of NCAA Tournament
Despite a 24-point win against Minnesota earlier this season, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo isn't looking forward to the rematch on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Minnesota preps for Michigan State after upset in first round
After second-seeded Michigan State defeated No. 15 Bradley 76-65 Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the focus now turns to a familiar opponent.
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Conner George used off depleted bench in MSU's win over Bradley
Conner George knew he had to be ready if the time came.
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Excellent free throw shooting keys MSU's first-round win
The turnovers came in a flash for Michigan State, five in a three-minute span midway through the second half Thursday afternoon at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Tom Izzo defends his coaching style
Tom Izzo stood outside the locker room after Michigan State’s 76-65 victory over Bradley, and glared defiantly at a reporter.
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WATCH: MSU players break down win over No. 15 Bradley
Cassius Winston scored a game-high 26 points as second-seeded Michigan State hung on late to survive No. 15 Bradley, 76-65, at the Wells Fargo Center in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
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FINAL: MSU fends off Bradley, advances to second round of NCAA Tournament
Kenny Goins missed a free-throw with just over a minute remaining in regulation, causing a bronx cheer from an assortment of fans to fill Wells Fargo Center on Thursday afternoon.
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Spartan fans in Iowa take in open practice
The rest of Bennett Hammond’s family was decked out in green and white watching Michigan State’s open practice at the Wells Fargo Arena on Wednesday, but not him.