Michigan State is heading back to the Sweet 16 after defeating the No. 2 seed Marquette Golden Eagles, 69-60. It was an emotional win for the Spartans, a team that has had a roller-coaster season, and a deserving victory.
A star of the game was Joey Hauser, who logged a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Hauser is finishing his career in the green and white at the top of the mountain after he was criticized by fans for most of his career. The way his journey has gone, hearing Spartan fans chant his name as the Spartans closed out the victory was glorious.
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Read Hauser’s quote from Kyle Austin:
Joey Hauser on fans chanting his name at the end of the game:
“I didn’t even know what to do. I couldn’t control it. Once I got off the court, I kind of broke down. It’s been a long journey, and to hear my name chanted in an arena like this, you really don’t know what to say.”
— Kyle Austin (@kylebaustin) March 20, 2023
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