Tulsa, Okla. — Michigan State wanted its shot at Kansas, and for long stretches Sunday in the second round of the Midwest Regional, it was an even match.
However, with Michigan State trailing by one and a little more than 12 minutes to play, Kansas began to remind everyone why it is the top seed and one of the favorites to win the NCAA Tournament.
The Jayhawks responded with a 13-4 run and when the Spartans chipped the deficit back down to five, the Big 12 champions exploded, outscoring Michigan State 21-6 down the stretch to pull away for a 90-70 victory at the BOK Center.