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.
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.
Conner George knew he had to be ready if the time came.
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.
Tom Izzo stood outside the locker room after Michigan State’s 76-65 victory over Bradley, and glared defiantly at a reporter.
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.
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.
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.
Kyle Ahrens sat in Michigan State's locker room Wednesday, trying to explain to reporters the anatomy of his now-sprained left ankle.
At the beginning of the season, Michigan State was in an ideal situation at the wing spot.
The goal for second-seeded Michigan State is clear as it heads to Des Moines, Iowa, this weekend for the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
“We feel like we play defense like no other team they’ve played. That alone gives us a chance regardless of who they have and who we have. As long as we play defense, we have a chance, and I like our chances.”
Bradley coach Brian Wardle sees resemblances of Michigan State in his team.
Watch Michigan State players Cassius Winston, Kenny Goins, Xavier Tillman and Kenny Goins talk with reporters on Wednesday ahead of No. 2 MSU's first-round matchup with No. 15 Bradley.
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The Spartans moved up to the No. 5 spot in the AP Poll after clinching the title of Big Ten Tournament champions on March 17.
Tom Izzo teared up a few times Sunday at the United Center.
As he stepped up to cut down the nets after winning the Big Ten tournament final 65-60 over Michigan, senior guard Matt McQuaid paused and pointed to his teammate.
After rallying back to beat Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament championship game, Michigan State has earned the No. 2 seed out of the East Region in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.