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UConn and Michigan State play in the Sweet 16

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Michigan State Spartans (27-7, 15-6 Big Ten) vs. UConn Huskies (31-5, 19-4 Big East) Washington; Friday, 9:45 p. m.

EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -1. 5; over/under is 134. 5 BOTTOM LINE: No.

7 UConn and No. 11 Michigan State meet in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. The Huskies are 19-4 against Big East opponents and 12-1 in non-conference play.

UConn ranks ninth in college basketball with 18. 4 assists per game. Silas Demary Jr.

leads the Huskies averaging 6. 1. The Spartans are 15-6 in Big Ten play.