Michigan State kicks off the NCAA Tournament as a 9 seed taking on number 8 Mississippi State.
It’s time for March Madness! Michigan State is seeded number 9 in the western region of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. They are taking on number 8 Mississippi State. The Bulldogs finished ranked 9th in the SEC and had an inconsistent season. The later description could also be applied to the Spartans.
This is when the records don’t matter and it’s all about the game in front of you. Michigan State wants to forget the regular season it had and rewrite their legacy in the tournament. It all starts today.
Game Time: Thursday, March 21st at 12:15pm (US East Coast Time)
Watch the game: CBS
Game Preview: Read the preview here
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Debate Points/Things to Watch:
- Is Michigan State truly a different team with the lineup they now have playing? Or is this a tweak to the same ol’ team they had all year?
- Can Jaden Akins get back on track and start hitting threes?
- How will Michigan State fare against yet another good front court?