The 2-seed Michigan State Spartans defeated the 6-seed Ole Miss Rebels, 73-70, Friday in an NCAA tournament Sweet 16 matchup to advance to the Elite Eight. Top-seeded Auburn beat 5-seed Michigan basketball, 78-65.
Michigan State will play Auburn at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, March 30 in the Elite Eight, to set the final berth in the Final Four.
The game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The winner will advance to the national semifinals on April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
This will be the 15th time the Spartans have played in the Elite Eight. Their last appearance was in 2019 where they defeated 1-seeded Duke, but ultimately lost to Texas Tech in the Final Four.
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Here’s everything we know about Michigan State’s appearance in the Elite Eight.
When is Michigan State basketball’s Elite Eight game against Auburn?
Elite Eight games will be played on Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30. The South region’s game will be the second game Sunday.
What is Michigan State basketball’s Elite Eight matchup?
Opponent: 1-seed Auburn Tigers (31-5).
The Tigers are the NCAA tournament’s No. 1 overall seed after winning the SEC regular-season title. The Tigers and Spartans have never met in the NCAA tournament. MSU owns the series between the two teams, 1-0, thanks to a season-opening neutral-site victory in November 1989.
What time is Michigan State’s Elite Eight game against Auburn?
- Time: 5:05 p.m. ET.
- Location: State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The South regional final will be played at 5:05 p.m. at State Farm Arena as the second of two games on Sunday.
What channel is Michigan State’s Elite Eight game against Auburn?
The game can be streamed on Fubo, which offers potential new subscribers a free trial.
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Below are the games in March for Michigan State’s basketball season.
- March 2: Michigan State 71, Wisconsin 62
- March 6: Michigan State 91, Iowa 84
- March 9: Michigan State 79, Michigan 62
- March 14: Michigan State 74, Oregon 64 (Big Ten tournament)
- March 15: Wisconsin 77, Michigan State 74 (Big Ten tournament)
- March 21: Michigan State 87, Bryant 62 (NCAA first round)
- March 23: Michigan State 71, New Mexico 63 (NCAA second round)
- March 28: Michigan State 73, Ole Miss 70 (NCAA regional semifinal)
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