Michigan State vs Louisville: Second Round Showdown

0:00On March 21st, number 3 seed Michigan State takes on number 6 seed Louisville in the second round of the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament. The winner advances to the sweet 16. The Spartans, coached by Tom Izzo, face off against the Cardinals on Saturday, March 21st at 2.45 p.m. Eastern time from Keybank, center in Buffalo, New York. Michigan State dominated their first round matchup, crushing North Dakota State 92-67. Carson Cooper posted a double-double with 20 points in 10 rebounds, while Jeremy Fears Jr. dished out 11 assists. The Spartans drained 10 of 20 shots from beyond the arc and held the bison to just 6 of 25 from 3 point range. Meanwhile, Louisville pulled out a close 83-79 win over South Florida without star freshman Michele Brown Jr. who sidelined. With a back injury, Isaac McNeely carried the load, scoring 23 points nearly all from 3 pointers.

1:00This marched the Cardinals' first second round appearance in 9 years. The teams have met 4 times before in the tournament, splitting the series evenly. Their last clash came in the 2015 Elite 8, where Michigan State came out on top. Fans can catch the action live on Sirius XM Channel 203 or through their app. With the sweet 16 looming next week, this battle between college basketball powerhouses promises plenty of excitement as March Madness heats up.