LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — After sealing the deal in a hard-fought battle within the Candy 16, Michigan State will now flip its consideration to the Elite Eight and its opponent, Auburn.
MSU defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 73-70 within the Candy 16 on Friday evening. That is the primary time the Spartans have superior to the Elite Eight since 2019.
MSU marches again to the Elite Eight for the primary time since 2019
Freshman Jase Richardson led the crew in scoring, dropping 20 factors, taking pictures a powerful 4-6 from behind the arc.
Sophomore Coen Carr made his first collegiate begin and scored 15 factors. This recreation was performed on the State Fram Enviornment in Atlanta, simply half-hour away from Carr’s hometown of Stockbridge.
No. 2 seed Michigan State will face off towards No. 1 seed Auburn on Sunday.
Auburn defeated Michigan 78-65 in a recreation a lot nearer than the rating reveals. Michigan was up 9 within the second half earlier than Auburn launched into a 20-2, snuffing out any likelihood of a comeback.
Michigan falls to Auburn within the Candy 16
Danny Wolf led Michigan with 20 factors, whereas Auburn star Johni Broome led all scorers with 22 factors and 16 rebounds.
The Tigers spent 8 weeks because the No. 1 ranked crew within the nation in keeping with Faculty Ballot Tracker.
Tip-off info for MSU v. Auburn
Date – Sunday, March 30
Time – 5:05 p.m. ET
TV Channel – CBS, WLNS TV 6
