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Recap: Michigan State smothers LSU, 80-63, in Sweet 16 matchup

(Photo: Patrick Semansky, AP)

Game summary

Michigan State out-rebounded, out-shot and outscored LSU in its Sweet 16 matchup Friday night, advancing to the Elite 8 with a 80-63 victory.

Freshman Aaron Henry led the Spartans with 20, Cassius Winston 17 and Gabe Brown 15.

Michigan State closes out Sweet 16 victory

Matt McQuaid gets his first bucket of the night, a big 3-pointer that ends LSU's run. Kavell Bigby-Williams comes right back the other way for LSU, though, and throws down a dunk.

McQuaid later catches a pass from Cassius Winston, drives for contact, and puts home a layup.