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UConn defeats UCLA, set to face Michigan State in Sweet 16

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Michigan State has their Sweet 16 opponent, facing off with UConn after the Huskies defeated UCLA on Sunday night.

After defeating Louisville in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament, Michigan State basketball is moving on to the second weekend to play in the Sweet 16. After winning on Saturday, Michigan State had to wait until a Sunday night clash between UConn and UCLA to find out who their opponent would be. After Sunday night's clash, where UConn beat UCLA, 73-57, the No.

3 seed Spartans will face off against the No. 2 seed Huskies. next Friday in Washington D.

C. at 9:45 p. m.

This will be a rematch of a preseason exhibition between the Huskies and Spartans, where UConn defeated Michigan State 76-69. The two teams will face off for the right to play in the Elite 8 against the winner of a Duke and Saint Johns Sweet 16 matchup. Follow along with Spartans Wire for coverage leading up to the Friday night clash between the Spartans and Huskies.