EAST LANSING – The first game didn’t count but the second is for survival. No. 3 seed Michigan State (27-7) will face No. 2 UConn (31-5) in the Sweet 16 on Friday (9:45 p.m., CBS) in a rematch of an exhibition the Huskies won in October.

Michigan State is a two-time national champion. It won its first title in 1979 under legendary coach Jud Heathcote and a Magic Johnson-led team. The Spartans won it all again in 2000, with Mateen Cleaves and Morris Peterson leading the way in a win over Florida.

MSU is coming into their meeting with North Dakota State with a bad taste in their mouth after falling to UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament.

Graham and Chris preview MSU basketball's Sweet 16 vs UConn, plus talk on Spartan hockey and women's basketball.

Coming off a big win at Purdue on Thursday, the Michigan State men’s basketball kept its momentum rolling on Sunday. The Spartans defeated Indiana, 77-64, and picked up their first win at Assembly Hall since 2021.

Before Louisville meets Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament, we caught up with 502 native Kaleb Glenn, who has found a new home with the Spartans.

Michigan State men's basketball faces another tough NCAA tournament test when they meet the UConn Huskies in the Sweet 16.

Predict the week ahead for MSU Hockey and Men’s Basketball