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Michigan State-UConn Will Be Decided by Defense. And Both Teams Know It

On Friday, the Michigan State Spartans face the UConn Huskies in a Sweet 16 matchup at Capital One Arena in Washington, tipping off at 9:45 p.m. ET.
Spartans coach Tom Izzo and Huskies coach Dan Hurley lead their programs into this East Regional battle after Michigan State defeated North Dakota State and Louisville in Buffalo last weekend.
Michigan State averages 79.6 points per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. UConn ranks ninth in college basketball with 18.4 assists per game and maintains a top-11 defense according to KenPom.
BetMGM lists the Huskies as 1.5-point favorites with an over/under of 134.5, setting the moneyline at UConn-130 and Michigan State +110.
Victory in Washington advances the winner toward the Final Four, a stage Michigan State has not reached in seven years, keeping both programs' tournament aspirations alive.

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New York Post

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UConn fends off late Michigan State push to advance to Elite Eight

Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points, Alex Karaban added 17, and both made pressure-packed free throws in the final minute.

4 days ago·New York, United States

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The Detroit News

Center

What TV channel is Michigan State vs UConn tonight? Time, TV for Sweet 16 game

Michigan State meets up with UConn in the Sweet 16 of the Men's NCAA Tournament on Friday. Here's what to know on how to watch the game and more.

5 days ago·Detroit, United States

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Daily Record

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UConn and Michigan State play in the Sweet 16

Michigan State Spartans (27-7, 15-6 Big Ten) vs. UConn Huskies (31-5, 19-4 Big East)

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Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen

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UConn, Michigan State muscle up in East Region semis

WASHINGTON -- Tom Izzo will attempt to coach Michigan State one step closer to his ninth Final Four when they meet a familiar UConn squad in Friday night's NCAA Tournament East Regional semifinal.

5 days ago·Georgia, United States

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Michigan Live

Center

Michigan State-UConn will be decided by defense. And both teams know it

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Tough defense, rebounding, and physicality. With three-point shooting and turnovers as X factors on what might decide Friday night’s Sweet 16 matchup.

5 days ago·Michigan, United States

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The Oregonian

Center

No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 2 UConn odds, model projections and expert predictions for Sweet 16

The Sweet 16 spotlight shifts to Capital One Arena as No. 3 Michigan State and No. 2 UConn collide in what projects as one of the round’s most evenly matched games. Tipoff is set for 9:45 p.m. ET on Friday night.

5 days ago·Portland, United States

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