The seventh-seeded Michigan State Spartans were locked in an instant classic on Thursday night during their Sweet 16 bout against the third-seeded Kansas State Wildcats out of the East Region.
Ultimately, it would the Wildcats who would make one more play offensively than the Spartans and prevail in overtime by a 98-93 decision.
Michigan State’s 2022-23 season ends at 21-13 overall, but Tom Izzo has able to add to his Hall of Fame resume before Thursday’s game even began: