Auburn's physicality and defensive play gave Michigan State's guard rotation headaches, and the Spartans struggled to convert on offensive rebounds.

A team known for its bond, Spartans players and coaches tried to be there for each other after a heartbreaking loss to Auburn in the Elite 8.

Johni Broome had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Auburn took command with 17 unanswered points in the first half to beat Michigan State 70-64 and complete a sweep of No. 1 seeds advancing to the Final Four.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said he wasn't sure if he's ever been more proud of a team, that this sqaud "gave me everything they had."

Auburn is heading to the Final Four for the second time in school history after toppling Michigan State 70-64 in the Elite Eight on Sunday. The Tigers' victory ensured the Final Four will feature all four No.

A bad night to go ice cold, and Michigan State basketball did just that, freezing their way to an Elite 8 loss to the Auburn Tigers, ending their 2024-25 season. Auburn would defeat Michigan State, 70-64.

Michigan State, which could never get any offense going as it trailed from the outset and fell to the 1-seed Tigers 70-64 in March Madness.

Auburn is attempting to make it a clean sweep of 1-seeds reaching the Final Four, while Michigan State is trying to get there for the first time since 2019

The No. 2 seed Michigan State Spartans (30-6) and the No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers (31-5) will meet on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament Elite 8.