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'Experienced' Northern Iowa ready for action against MSU
Don’t call the No. 9-seed Northern Iowa Panthers an underdog.
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Young centers unfazed by tournament lights
This isn’t the demeanor expected from the MSU men’s basketball team’s two freshman centers who have never played this much basketball in their lives.
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With Lucas out, MSU becomes Green's team
With time winding down in the MSU men’s basketball team’s first-round NCAA Tournament game against New Mexico State last week, it felt like every Spartan and their next of kin was in dire foul trouble when MSU needed some big rebounds. Enter Draymond Green.
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Kentucky derby daze
Louisville, Ky. – After a physical first half, No. 4-seed Kentucky’s aggressive, relentless attack was too much for the No. 5-seed Spartans to handle as fatigue took over and the Wildcats cruised to a 70-52 win Monday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Freedom Hall.
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Izzo, Spartans are definition of consistency
The most popular way to spell consistency for the MSU men’s basketball team is to denote the Spartans’ impressive five Final Fours in the last 11 seasons — something no other program has done in that time.
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MSU commits meet in Class B final
Annalise Pickrel and Madison Williams met at halfcourt Saturday at Breslin Center, each looking to cap their high school basketball careers with a state championship.
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Miss Basketball leads East Lansing to state title
Saturday at Breslin Center, Klarissa Bell and the East Lansing High School girl’s basketball team finally got the one trophy that had eluded them.
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Appling named Mr. Basketball
Already a 2009 state champion and a 2010 McDonald’s All-American, Keith Appling can add another award to his mantle.
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Summers steps up in Lucas' absence, scores career-high 26
Spokane, Wash. — With junior guard Kalin Lucas injured on the bench for the second half of the MSU men’s basketball team’s NCAA Tournament game Sunday, junior guard Durrell Summers picked up the slack for his childhood friend — and then some.
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Breakdown: MSU vs. Kentucky
It’s been four seasons since MSU and Kentucky met in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. That game, played in Chicago, saw the Spartans advance to their second straight Sweet 16 with a 67-63 win.
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Wildcats, Spartans differ in style
If the MSU women’s basketball team were to stare at Kentucky in the mirror, it would notice its exact opposite.
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Shooting for KC
For much of the season, avoiding turnovers hasn’t been one of the MSU women’s basketball team’s strengths.
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Thomas hitting stride at perfect time
Louisville, Ky. — Jasmine Thomas had a lot on her shoulders during Saturday’s NCAA Tournament first-round game against Bowling Green.
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Sweet Lucious
Spokane, Wash. — Sophomore guard Korie Lucious hit a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer for the No. 5-seed MSU men’s basketball team, which defeated No. 4 Maryland, 85-83, Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Izzo hoping to work turnaround magic once again
Spokane, Wash. – Tom Izzo’s program isn’t built on winning NCAA Tournament games. It’s built on winning weekends.
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MSU, Maryland gearing up for fast-paced game
Spokane, Wash. — MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo has said he wants his team to be able to run the fast break as much as possible, but the rough-and-tumble play in the Big Ten sometimes prohibits the Spartans. In their NCAA Tournament second-round game Sunday, Maryland head coach Gary Williams and his team will gladly oblige.
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Defensive adjustment leads to MSU win
Louisville, Ky. — After Bowling Green State drained eight three-point field goals in the first half, the MSU women’s basketball team limited the Falcons to just six attempts leading to Saturday’s 72-62 NCAA first round win.
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MSU pulls away from Bowling Green, 72-62
Louisville, Ky. — The MSU women’s basketball team took control in the second half as their depth and experience proved to be too much for Bowling Green, as MSU pulled away to a 72-62 win Saturday afternoon at Freedom Hall.
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Improved defensive effort key to victory
Spokane, Wash. – With 6:31 to play, the MSU men’s basketball team was backed up against the wall.
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Remember the name: Lucas leads MSU to win
Spokane, Wash. — If there was any doubt the New Mexico State men’s basketball team was unfamiliar with Kalin Lucas, the Aggies have since been enlightened.