Michigan State 63, at Connecticut 67

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — In a taut, physical contest that epitomized March basketball, the Connecticut Huskies edged the Michigan State Spartans 67-63 in a men’s NCAA Division I playoff game Friday night at Capital One Arena. A crowd of 19,445 watched as the Huskies, propelled by a dominant interior performance from Tarris Reed, survived a furious second-half rally from the Spartans to advance. The game was a defensive struggle from the outset, with both teams imposing their will in the paint. Connecticut established an early rhythm, building a 35-27 halftime lead behind efficient offense and disruptive defense. The Huskies opened the… Read more...