Both teams bring an edge on the defensive side of the ball. In conference matchups this season, Michigan State and Oregon were among the leaders in blocks per game, averaging just over four a game. The Ducks, however, also ranked in the top five in steals with nearly seven per game.

Head Coach Tom Izzo and his No. 2 seed Michigan State Spartans battle the No. 15 Bryant Bulldogs in this NCAA Tournament first-round game. This South Region contest tips off on Friday, March 21 at 7 p.