Michigan State Spartans Shatter Records in NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 21, Michigan State Spartans powered past Louisville 77-69 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The win sends them to the Sweet 16 for the third time in four years. They shot well from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 26-3s while controlling the boards and defense to hold off a late push. Jeremy Fears led the way with 16 assists, shattering the Michigan State NCAA Tournament record previously said by Magic Johnson at 14. Forward, Cohen Carr delivered a career-best 21 points and 10 rebounds, adding blocks and tough defense on Louisville's top score. Gar Trayfort shipped in 12 points, including key threes, building on his strong postseason play. Coach Tom Izzo called it an emotional game, watching his young player step up big. Earlier praised from other coaches highlighted Michigan State's talent, but shooting in March has been the real test, and they passed it here. Fort's emergence from limited regular season minutes shows the value of postseason opportunities, while Carr's rebounding has been just with the team needed.

1:05The Spartans head to Washington, D.C., next weekend, for a Sweet 16 clash against either Yukon or UCLA, ready to see how far this run can go.