Zero seconds. That’s how long Michigan State Basketball held a lead in its first round matchup against No. 15 seed Middle Tennessee. Besides the fact that the Blue Raiders seemingly couldn’t miss, Michigan State was giving them all they wanted in the post and leaving the perimeter open.
Everyone in Middle Tennessee’s starting lineup finished in double figures, led by Reggie Upshaw who had 21 points and Giddy Potts who scored 19. It was tough to watch as the Blue Raiders were filling it up all night long — they made 11-of-19 threes and 56 percent of their field goals.