Michigan State reaches 16th Sweet 16 under Tom Izzo with 71-63 March Madness win over New Mexico

Tom Izzo's Michigan State March Madness rotation remains deep. But 1 big name is missing.

Tom Izzo continues to use his deep bench in a variety of ways as Michigan State basketball moves into the Sweet 16. But the rotation is one fewer now.

Michigan State Spartans, coach Tom Izzo earn 16th trip to Sweet 16

Jaden Akins scored 16 points while the Michigan State bench chipped in 36 to help the Spartans cruise by New Mexico and into the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.

No. 2 Michigan State survives close call with No. 10 New Mexico

Jaden Akins scored a team-high 16 points Sunday night and second-seeded Michigan State controlled the last seven minutes to eliminate 10th-seeded New Mexico 71-63 in the second round of the South Region of the NCAA Tournament in Cleveland. Tre Holloman…

Lobos' season ends with loss to Michigan State in second round

The Spartans (29-6) will head to the Sweet 16 to face Ole Miss. New Mexico’s memorable season ends at 27-8.

Despite sluggish start, Michigan State downs New Mexico to reach Sweet 16

CLEVELAND — Michigan State is headed to the Sweet 16. Despite a slow start and an off-night from freshman guard Jase Richardson, No. 2 seed Michigan State rallied for a 71-63 win over No. 10 seed New Mexico in Sunday’s second round NCAA Tournament game at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena. The Spartans will face No. 6 seed Ole Miss on Friday in Atlanta. Related Articles College Sports | Michigan State women seek next step in second round vs. N…

Michigan State reaches 16th Sweet 16 under Tom Izzo with 71-63 March Madness win over New Mexico

Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico.