Michigan State Beats Louisville in NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 21st, Michigan State took down Louisville 77-69 in the NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center in Buffalo. The third-seated Spartans advanced while the Cardinals wrapped up their season. Louisville held their own in the pain and scored 20 points off turnovers, areas where Tom isotines usually shine, but they shot just 13. Of 37 from beyond the arc, Cohen Carr led Michigan State with 21 points and 10 rebounds in his first career double-double. Jeremy Fears Jr. added 16 assists by going three for 13 from the field, showing why he's the nation's top playmaker. The Spartans had four players and double figures and improved to 27 wins and seven losses. Louisville coach Pat Kelsey praised his team's fight against a tough physical opponent, calling him bittersweet as this group plays together for the last time. Players like Isaac McNeely noted they did some good things, but not enough. Javon Hadley took the loss hard, blaming his own off-night with just two points on one

1:01of eight shooting. The game stayed close, with Louisville cutting leads to one possession twice in the second half. But Michigan State responded with key runs, including an 8-0 spurt, cat by Jackson Colors 3.413-point edge. Ryan Conwell led the Cardinals with 21 points in his final game, and Adrian Woolly added 17. Louisville finishes a solid 24-11, proud of their effort right to the end as Michigan State marches on.