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Michigan State’s Shot at Record-Breaking Rally Fizzles Late in Loss vs. UConn
UConn won by clutch free throws and a key 3-pointer by Alex Karaban, overcoming Michigan State’s 4-of-16 three-point shooting in a tightly contested Sweet 16 game.
- On Friday in Washington, second-seeded UConn defeated the third-seeded Michigan State Spartans 67-63 in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16, advancing to the Elite Eight.
- The Huskies initially dominated, jumping to a 25-6 lead early, but Michigan State mounted a fierce second-half comeback that kept the game within a single possession until the final seconds.
- Tarris Reed Jr. scored a game-high 20 points, while Alex Karaban added 17, with both hitting pressure-packed free throws in the final minute to seal the victory.
- Advancing to play top-seeded Duke on Sunday in the Elite Eight, UConn renews a storied rivalry against the program they last faced in the 1999 title game.
- Sunday's matchup pairs two "Blue Blood" programs with rich histories, as Duke coach Jon Scheyer leads the tournament's top overall seed against Dan Hurley's Huskies.
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Early Hole Too Much for Michigan State in 67-63 Sweet 16 Loss
Photo: Amber Searls ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State’s season came to an end Friday night in Washington, D.C., as the Spartans fell 67–63 to UConn in the Sweet 16 at Capital One Arena. The loss capped a postseason run defined by toughness and late-game resilience, even as an early deficit proved too much to overcome. “It’s a bittersweet moment for sure,” senior center Carson Cooper said afterward. “Looking back on all the relationship…
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