Michigan State basketball came out on top in a hard-fought battle against New Mexico in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday night. The Spartans are advancing to the 16th Sweet 16 in ...

Free Press sports writers have some thoughts on the matchup between Michigan State basketball and New Mexico in the NCAA ...

Michigan State basketball came out on top in a hard-fought battle against New Mexico in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday night. The Spartans are advancing to the 16th Sweet 16 in ...

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -7.5 ... has allowed to its opponents (42.8%). New Mexico scores 14.0 more points per game (81.1) than Michigan State allows (67.1). TOP PERFORMERS: Jaden Akins ...

BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Michigan State and New Mexico play in the NCAA Tournament second round. The Spartans’ record in Big Ten games is 18-4, and their record is 10-2 in non-conference play.

Michigan State didn't have its best, but made the big plays in the second half to beat New Mexico in March Madness to advance to the Sweet 16.