LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The Michigan State males’s basketball crew is transferring on to the Candy 16 after a 71-63 win over New Mexico on Sunday night time.
New Mexico opened the sport with a 7-0 run earlier than a Jaxon Kohler transition layup acquired the Spartans on the board.
Nonetheless, the Lobos led by as many as 10 and MSU did not take its first lead till early within the second half.
MSU was in a position to get New Mexico in foul bother within the second half and took benefit, capturing 19-for-28 from the free throw line whereas the Lobos have been simply 5-for-10.
Jaden Akins led the Spartans with 16 factors on 7-for-11 capturing.
The Spartans advance to face Mississippi within the Candy 16. The Rebels defeated Iowa State 91-78 of their Spherical of 32 matchup.
