US EditionMichigan State hopes it can use its depth at guard to contain New Mexico's Donovan Dent
- New Mexico Coach Richard Pitino celebrated his second NCAA Tournament victory as his team won against Michigan State, with a score of 75-66, on March 21, 2025.
- Donovan Dent, named Mountain West Player of the Year, scored 21 points and provided six assists during the victory, continuing a streak of seven games with at least 20 points.
- Michigan State has made 17 Sweet 16 trips in the expanded NCAA Tournament, including 15 under Coach Tom Izzo.
- New Mexico has the most second-round appearances without advancing to the second weekend of March Madness since 1985 with six.
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UNM faces Michigan State in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Lobos face Michigan State in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament. The Lobos defeated Marquette 75-66 Friday night to advance to the Round of 32 for the first time since 2012. Michigan State comes into the game with a record of 28-6. They defeated Bryant 87-62 Friday night to advance in the tournament. The winner of this game will face the winner of Iowa State/Ole Miss. The game will air on…
The Hamilton Spectator
Michigan State hopes it can use its depth at guard to contain New Mexico’s Donovan Dent
CLEVELAND (AP) — Michigan State has emphasized strength in numbers all season, with 10 players averaging at least 10 minutes per game.
Michigan State hopes it can use its depth at guard to contain New Mexico's Donovan Dent
CLEVELAND (AP) — Michigan State has emphasized strength in numbers all season, with 10 players averaging at least 10 minutes per game. The Spartans are hoping their depth, especially in the backcourt, can help them shut down one of the nation’s top guards in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. New Mexico’s Donovan Dent enters Sunday’s South Region matchup in Cleveland with seven straight games of at least 20 points and five assists. Dent, t…
The Morning Journal
The News-HeraldNew Mexico men’s basketball: Coach Richard Pitino’s growth has led to another matchup with Tom Izzo
What a difference six years makes. New Mexico coach Richard Pitino won his second-career NCAA Tournament game on March 21 as his 10th-seeded Lobos defeated No. 7 Marquette, 75-66. They will now face No. 2 Michigan State in the second round on March 23 at Rocket Arena. Pitino’s first-ever NCAA tournament win came in 2019 as his No. 10-seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated No. 7 Louisville. Who did Pitino and Minnesota face in the second round?…
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