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Experience, adversity fuel Spartan comeback to blow out Miami
TULSA, Okla. — The first 13 minutes of No. 9 MSU’s 78-58 win over No. 8 Miami Friday night looked like déjà vu.
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Freshman class rolls as Spartans, Izzo continue March dominance
TULSA, Okla. – For a student at MSU, the calendar year goes: January, February, Izzo.
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Gallery: Relive MSU's win against Miami in the Round of 64
Check out the photos of MSU men's basketball's win over Miami (Fla.) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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FINAL: MSU defeats Miami in the NCAA Tournament, will face No. 1 Kansas
TULSA, Okla. – MSU men's basketball thrives and advances to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after defeating the Miami Hurricanes, 78-58.
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Live blog: MSU takes on Miami (Fla.) in first round of NCAA Tournament
TULSA, Okla. — Follow along with The State News and their basketball reporter, Connor Clark and Casey Harrison, for the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Bok Center. Post your comments and questions about any of today's games or teams in the live blog, or tweet at our basketball writers.
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In wake of NCAA Tournament, Izzo remembers short-lived coaching gig at Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. — Tom Izzo wasn't always a Spartan.
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How Izzo lured former MSU star Steve Smith from Jim Larrañaga
TULSA, Okla. — Miami (Fla.) men’s basketball head coach Jim Larrañaga has a history with MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo dating back to 1986.
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PREVIEW: Spartans to play Miami Hurricanes for second-ever meeting
TULSA, Okla. — After an exit in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals to the University of Minnesota on March 10, the No. 9-seeded Spartans will enter March Madness with a new opponent in mind.
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Gallery from MSU introductory press conference and open practice
Check out photos from MSU men's basketball's introductory press conference and open practice.
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Izzo takes a nostalgic glance back before entering the madness
A hall of fame coach with a wall filled of accolades, MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo is still gaining new experiences.
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MSU men's basketball says there is no added pressure heading into Tulsa
Just a season-ago, former MSU guard Denzel Valentine was holding his hand to the back of his head, heavy breathing at the sudden reality, a first round exit as a No. 2 seed.
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TSN Podcast: March Madness guide
State News basketball writers Connor Clark and Casey Harrison welcome everybody back from spring break with a selection guide for this year's NCAA Tournament bracket.
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MSU alumni recount the thrill of MSU basketball national titles
On March 26, 1979, Scott Westerman, like so many other MSU students, alumni, and fans, was huddled around the television cheering on his Spartans in the NCAA title game against Indiana State.
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Ahead of No. 9 tournament seed, MSU's season plagued by inconsistency
There’s no question this season has been a challenge for head coach Tom Izzo.
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Bracket busters to look out for this NCAA Tournament season
The task of correctly picking an upset team is an art. Here are four teams from mid-major conferences to look out for when filling out your bracket. 1.
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MSU in NCAA Tournament as No. 9 seed, will play Miami in first round
The MSU men's basketball team is in the NCAA Tournament for the 20th straight time. The Spartans will be the No. 9 seed in the Midwest.
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Take a 360 view of the atmosphere in the Verizon Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Take a look at this year's Big Ten Tournament with 360 degrees.
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'AAU' mentality returns, MSU shoots season-low in loss to Minnesota
WASHINGTON D.C. — At the end of the first half of MSU's 63-58 loss to No. 4-seeded Minnesota Friday afternoon, head coach Tom Izzo kept asking his bench the same question.
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MSU men's basketball looks to NCAA Tournament for one final push
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the final buzzer sounded against Minnesota, the MSU men’s basketball team was officially knocked out of the Big Ten Tournament. Now as the remaining teams fight toward the Big Ten Tournament Championship, the Spartans will fly home to await their calling to the NCAA Tournament.
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Big Ten Tournament: Breaking down Day 3
WASHINGTON D.C. — Contrary to the blowouts in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament, the quarterfinals round brought a bunch of close games to the Verizon Center. The Spartans were one of four teams unable to advance to the semifinals round.