Michigan State, behind Coen Carr’s energy and 54(!) rebounds, including 21 on the offensive glass, eventually pulled away from pesky Bryant on Friday. The Spartans will next face 10th seeded New Mexico, who defeated 7th seed Marquette 75-66 in the game before MSU faced Bryant. It was a close game for much of the way with New Mexico trailing 58-57 with 6:44 to go but the Lobos took control from there to advance to the second round.
Donovan Dent led New Mexico with 21 points. Nelly Junior Joseph had 19 plus 7 rebounds while Tru Washington scored 12.