Michigan State comes back, still falls to UConn in Sweet 16
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, 71, emphatically shuts down retirement talk after Sweet 16 loss
Michigan State's Tom Izzo said retirement is off the table after the Spartans' loss to UConn in the Sweet 16 on Friday night, saying he still has things to accomplish.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo sounded like he wasn't even considering the possibility of retirement after Friday's Sweet 16 loss, saying, "Why? What the hell am I going to do?"
Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points, Alex Karaban added 17, and both made pressure-packed free throws in the final minute that helped second-seeded UConn hold off third-seeded Michigan State 67-63 in the Sweet 16.
These are the Spartans who are set to hit the door.
Michigan State basketball's loss to UConn on Friday provided a chance for reflection, and a lookahead to next year's Final Four in Detroit.
The Wolverines ramped up their defensive intensity in the second half of Friday night’s 90-77 win over Alabama in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. They limited the Crimson Tide to 28 points and 32% shooting after they struggled to contain Labaron Philon Jr.
Michigan State basketball has arrived to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Making their 17th Sweet 16 appearance under Tom Izzo, the Spartans are gearing up to face off with the UConn Huskies for a spot in the Elite 8.