No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 2 UConn: How to Watch, Key Matchups, and Prediction for Sweet Sixteen Showdown
Spartans battle Huskies in a gritty Sweet Sixteen clash. Expect a physical, emotional game with razor-thin margins deciding who advances.
WHO: No. 3 Michigan State Spartans (25-7) vs. No.
2 Connecticut Huskies (29-5) WHAT: Sweet Sixteen – Men’s NCAA Tournament WHERE: Capital One Arena in Washington, DC WHEN: Friday, March 27 | 9:45 PM ET WATCH: CBS Michigan State is back in the Sweet Sixteen—right where Mr. March, Tom Izzo, and the Spartans always seem to belong. But the road to the Elite Eight will be anything but a smooth drive up the coast.
Standing in their way is a top-five UConn team. The Spartans have seen the Huskies once before this season, but that matchup came in an exhibition, so there’s only so much you can take from it. One key takeaway, however, was the extended run for Jordan Scott—valuable experience that could pay off in a moment like this.
With a late tip Friday night, fans might have to battle the sandman, crack open an energy drink, and settle in for a classic “after the kids go to bed” showdown. And make no mistake—this one is going to get gritty. It’ll be physical.
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