Michigan State basketball is moving onto the 2023 NCAA tournament second round, after knocking out USC, 72-62 on Friday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Four MSU players scored in double figures, led by Joey Hauser's 17 points and four 3-pointers, as MSU broke the 34-all halftime tie after squandering a double-digit first-half lead.
USC standout Boogie Ellis was limited to six points, as Michigan State coach Tom Izzo in his walk off on-court postgame interview specifically praised the defense of scoring guard Tyson Walker on Ellis. Walker and Jaden Akins each scored 12 points, and A.