The Michigan men's basketball team wasn't successful in clinching a spot in the Elite Eight, falling to Auburn Friday night in Sweet 16.
Michigan State is one win away from a ninth Final Four appearance in Tom Izzo's 30-year tenure after beating Ole Miss in the Sweet 16.
The Wolverines and Spartans are in Atlanta, preparing for their respective regional semifinal matchups at State Farm Arena. Second-seed MSU gets the nod first against No. 6 Ole Miss (7:09 p.m., CBS), while No. 5 Michigan follows it up against top-seed Auburn (9:39 p.m., CBS).
Michigan's Danny Wolf said he noticed Tre Donaldson when watching film last year and knew then he wanted to play together. Now, they are the Sweet 16.
Michigan's Goldin was fouled after a layup attempt, but he missed both attempts. Broome helped Auburn retake the lead with 34 seconds left in the first half, while Goldin missed the last attempt before halftime. It was a 30-29 Tigers lead going into the locker room.
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It was turnover galore in Atlanta in the first half between Michigan men's basketball and Auburn. The Tigers had 10 first-half giveaways which was the most they
Freshman Tahaad Pettiford and senior Denver Jones turned in dazzling performances when it mattered most, rallying top-seeded Auburn to a 78-65 victory over Michigan in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
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ATLANTA – Kenny Goins buried a late triple over superstar Zion Williamson and Michigan State knocked off top overall seed Duke. Point guard Casius Winston dribbled out the clock as the Spartans advanced to the 2019 Final Four.
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Jase Richardson scored 24 points and Michigan State surged past Mississippi in the second half for a 73-70 victory on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
The Spartans will play Mississippi on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Here's why Mississippi is nicknamed "Ole Miss."