WASHINGTON -- Third-seeded Michigan State made 13 three pointers to answer each run LSU made on Friday night in the NCAA Sweet 16, as the Spartan advanced, 80-63.
LSU (28-7), champions of the Southeastern Conference, saw its season come top an end in its 10 NCAA Reigonal Semifinal appearance. The Tigers cut a 17-point first-half deficit to four in the first four minutes of the second half. However, Michigan State answered with an 11-0 run and LSU got no closer than nine for the duration.
Tremont Waters led the charge for LSU, which was held under 40 percent shooting.