MSU basketball loses to Kansas State in OT in Sweet 16 to end season

Michigan State basketball’s 2022-23 season is officially over

Michigan State basketball’s 2022-23 season is officially over.

The Spartans fell to Kansas State on Thursday night in a thrilling overtime game, 98-93, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Michigan State trailed in the final minute and rallied to force overtime, but Kansas State made the winning plays late in the extra period to earn the victory.

Kansas State carried the lead into the break thanks to sharp shooting from behind the arc. The game was back-and-forth for most of the opening frame, but the biggest difference was Kansas State hitting seven of 12 three-point attempts pushing the Wildcats to a 43-38 lead at halftime.

Michigan State fell behind even further in the second half with Kansas State pushing their lead to nine points. However, the Spartans rallied to close the gap and get the game down to one possession in the final minute. Tyson Walker hit a layup with a few second left to tie the game and force overtime.

In overtime, Michigan State held a lead of two points with just over one minute to go. However, from there the Spartans were outscored 8-to-1 and failed to get off a game-tying three which resulted in a layup for Kansas State to finish off the Spartans.

Michigan State was led offensively by A.J. Hoggard with 25 points and six assists. Other Spartans in double-figures were Joey Hauser (18 points), Walker (16 points), Jaden Akins (14 points) and Malik Hall (13 points).

Kansas State was carried by Markquis Nowell who finished with 20 points and 19 assists.

With the loss, Michigan State’s 2022-23 season has came to a close. The Spartans end the year at 21-12 overall and will return to the court in November.

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NCAA Tournament: Matchup analysis, game prediction for MSU-Kansas State from LSJ’s Graham Couch

See how LSJ’s Graham Couch envisions Michigan State’s game against Kansas State at the NCAA Tournament playing out on Thursday

Michigan State is only a pair of wins away from going to another Final Four.

In order to reach Tom Izzo’s ninth Final Four, Michigan State will first need to beat Kansas State in the Sweet 16 on Thursday evening at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Tip off for this matchup is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on TBS.

Does Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal think the Spartans will prevail and move on to the Elite Eight/ Click on the tweet below to read the game preview from Couch, including his matchup analysis and final score prediction.

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MSU basketball vs. Kansas State at NCAA Tournament: Stream, broadcast info, three things to watch, prediction

MSU basketball faces Kansas State on Thursday at the NCAA Tournament – here’s what you need to know for this matchup between the Spartans and Wildcats

Michigan State basketball takes on Kansas State in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Spartans are riding high entering this matchup, with a pair of impressive wins in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Michigan State used strong defensive efforts to knock off No. 10 seed USC in the first round and No. 2 seed Marquette in the second round.

Kansas State is also feeling good about itself after strong showings in its first- and second-round matchups last weekend. The Wildcats knocked off No. 14 seed Montana State and followed with a victory over No. 6 seed Kentucky in a back-and-forth battle.

This matchup will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The winner advances to the Elite Eight. The winner of Michigan State-Kansas State will face either No. 4 seed Tennessee or No. 9 seed FAU in the Elite Eight on Saturday.

Cutting Down Nets: Spartans Wire staff picks who’ll reach Final Four

Does the Spartans Wire staff think Michigan State can reach the Final Four? See our picks for each region

Michigan State is back in the Sweet 16 with a good chance at reaching the Final Four.

The Spartans are one of 16 teams still alive. Michigan State, in particular, has a relatively decent chance of making Tom Izzo’s ninth Final Four with a solid draw in the East Region. The Spartans will play No. 3 seed Kansas State on Thursday night. If they win, they will play the winner between No. 4 seed Tennessee and No. 9 FAU in the Elite Eight on Saturday.

Michigan State is listed as a favorite over Kansas State and very well could be favored in the Elite Eight. So does the Spartans Wire staff think Michigan State will reach the Final Four? See our updated picks for each region and who we think will be cutting down the nets in the end:

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Game time, TV details announced for Sweet 16 matchup between MSU-Kansas State on Thursday

Michigan State will return to the Sweet 16 on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City

Michigan State will return to the Sweet 16 on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The Spartans will face Kansas State at 6:30 p.m. ET in a Sweet 16 matchup in the East Region. The game will be televised on TBS.

Michigan State beat No. 10 seed USC in the first round on Friday afternoon, and followed with a victory over No. 2 seed Marquette on Sunday to reach its first Sweet 16 since 2019.

Kansas State knocked off No. 14 seed Montana State in the first round on Friday and beat No. 6 seed Kentucky on Sunday. This is the Wildcats’ second trip to the Sweet 16 in the past 13 seasons.

The winner of this matchup will play the winner of Tennessee-Florida Atlantic in the Elite Eight on Saturday.

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