Michigan State, Auburn and Elite Eight
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“It was just tough,” guard Jase Richardson said. “They were icing the ball screens on us, and when we drove, we see four or five guys coming at you, so you’ve got to try to make a play. They were defe...
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The Tigers are 16-4 against SEC opponents and 15-1 in non-conference play.
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At the end of the day, Auburn has all the star power they need, with one of the best bigs in college basketball and a slew of guards who can beat you on any given night.
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The final two bids to the Final Four will be awarded Sunday in a pair of seismic Elite Eight clashes as the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament winds to a close. Up first will be No. 1 seed Houston taking on No.
Michigan State's season came to an end with an Elite Eight loss to Auburn and Tom Izzo's Spartans could look a lot different next season.
Twenty-five years after his lone national title, Tom Izzo has come up short of a second. Michigan State fell behind by 15 points in the opening minutes and never could fight all the way back.
From Day 1, Michigan coach Dusty May expected to win in Year 1. That mission was accomplished and then some, as May took over a program that won eight games last season, more than tripled that win
We want to win championships," Michigan's Dusty May said. "Now we turn our focus to Year 2, try to build a championship roster, see where we end up.”
Michigan's Goldin was fouled after a layup attempt, but he missed both attempts. Broome helped Auburn retake the lead with 34 seconds left in the first half, while Goldin missed the last attempt before halftime. It was a 30-29 Tigers lead going into the locker room.
This is what kids dream about,” Michigan baskeball's Tre Donaldson said. "Getting to play your old team ... that’s something you look forward to."
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