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Well, this might be awesome for some fans, and it will sting for others, but Michigan State has won a second simulated 2020 NCAA Championship, this time from ESPN and bracketologist Joe Lunardi. MSU was also crowned the 2020 NCAA Tournament Champion by FiveThirtyEight’s simulation earlier on Monday.
Lunardi’s simulation had Michigan State beating Florida State 68-63 in the Tournament Final after Cassius Winston iced the game with two free throws.
Michigan State advanced to the Final Four in Lunardi’s simulation on Saturday after beating Gonzaga 87-84.
ATLANTA (1115p ET)–Another three from Winston and @MSU_Basketball is seemingly in control, 66-58, with 1:24 remaining. Five straight from Forrest brings @FSUHoops within 66-63, but a pair of free throws from Winston sets the final score, 68-63. Sparty is your 2020 NCAA champion.
— Joe Lunardi (@ESPNLunardi) April 7, 2020
Before Gonzaga, Michigan State beat Bradley in the first round, Virginia, Illinois, and then Louisville in the ESPN simulation.
While some fans at least enjoy seeing these simulations give the Spartans a favorable result, for most, this is a painful reminder that the NCAA Tournament was taken away from a Michigan State Men’s Basketball team that looked to be hitting its stride right as it entered tournament play.
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