Overview
- Jeremy Fears Jr. recorded 16 assists with 12 points, setting Michigan State’s NCAA Tournament single-game assists mark and becoming the first Big Ten player with 10-plus assists in each of his first two tourney games.
- Coen Carr posted 21 points and 10 rebounds, providing the finishing and energy that keyed the Spartans’ second-half separation.
- Michigan State controlled the final 20 minutes and closed out the Round of 32 win despite committing 15 turnovers.
- Louisville was without freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr., who was ruled out with a back issue.
- The Spartans advance to the East Regional semifinal on March 27 at Capital One Arena to face the winner of UConn vs. UCLA.