No. 2 Michigan State University men’s basketball is officially eliminated from the NCAA Tournament after its 70-64 loss to No. 1 Auburn in the South Regional finals.
It’s only the second time the two teams have ever met, and the winner will advance to the Final Four –– something that’s “every player’s dream,” MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo said.
The Spartans are back in a spot they haven’t been since 2019 — one win from the Final Four, 40 minutes from Izzo’s ninth trip to the sport’s biggest stage.
Michigan State University's thrilling 73-70 Sweet Sixteen victory over Ole Miss sent East Lansing into a frenzy, as fans packed Grand River bars, poured into the streets, and celebrated deep into the night.
MSU's mental fortitude and resolve outlasted the Rebels.
For 32 minutes, No. 6 Ole Miss outplayed No. 2 Michigan State University — the Rebels shot and made more three-pointers, protected the perimeter well and outrebounded the Spartans, something that has happened only twice this season.
The Spartans expect a battle Friday night — one that decides whether a still-evolving group is ready to take the next step.
Izzo is emphasizing consistency.
MSU has won with depth, defense — and perhaps most importantly, without peaking.
A year ago, MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo vowed to take his team on a deeper run in the NCAA Tournament — or die trying. A year later, Izzo delivered. The Spartans secured a spot in the Sweet 16 for the 16th time under his leadership on Sunday night.
The Spartans outworked the Lobos on the defensive end and the glass and played its way back to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons.
MSU is one of just seven programs nationally to reach the NCAA Tournament’s second round in each of the past four seasons.
It wasn’t pretty at first, but Michigan State University men’s basketball got the job done.
In its NCAA Tournament opener, No. 2 seed Michigan State University basketball took a moment to find its footing — then found everything it needed.
With the NCAA Tournament approaching, MSU freshman guard Jase Richardson has a chance to propel the Spartans further than last year’s second-round exit against UNC.
No. 2 seed MSU enters March Madness battle-tested but mindful of the small margins that define tournament success.
MSU earned the No. 2 seed in the South Region and will open NCAA Tournament play against No. 15 Bryant on Friday in Cleveland.
Michigan State University men’s basketball was selected as the No. 2 seed in the South Region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, commonly known as March Madness.
The showdown between two well-coached, hungry teams playing at a high level was a reinforcing sign that March hoops have arrived, and The Spartans were reminded of how costly even the simplest mistakes can prove.
Michigan State University basketball's 77-74 loss against Wisconsin was an instant classic.