Tom Izzo was so emotional after Friday’s win over Ole Miss, the sideline reporter called him out on it. The Michigan State head coach was tearing up before CBS’ Tracy Wolfson could even get the first question out following his team’s 73-70 win in the Sweet 16, with his players joining him in the background.

Ole Miss basketball took on Michigan State in the Sweet 16 this past Friday night. In a wire-to-wire game, the Rebels weren't quite able to take down the Sparta

And Michigan State basketball's surprising season rolled on Friday night with yet another comeback victory. With a shortened rotation, the No. 2 seed Spartans found a way to overcome the swarming defense and aggression of No.

Jase Richardson scored 20 and grabbed six rebounds to lead Michigan State (30-6), Akins finished with 13 points and Tre Holloman 10. Coen Carr, a native of nearby Stockbridge, Ga., made his first career start and had a memorable homecoming with 15 points.

The Spartans rallied in the second half to beat Mississippi and earn their first trip to the Elite Eight trip since 2019.

The No. 15 Ole Miss Rebels rally late as they clinch their second straight series victory in SEC play after defeating the Florida Gators 10-9 at Swayze Field on Friday afternoon. It did not take long for action to commence as Rebels starter Riley Maddox quickly worked his way out of a jam in the top half of the inning to set the tone to get the Game 2 matchup going.