NCAA Tournament: Michigan State 78, Miami 58

Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) celebrates sinking a basket in front of Miami forward Kamari Murphy, rear, in the first half.

Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans and Anthony Lawrence Jr. #3 of the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes go after a loose ball.

Miami center Ebuka Izundu (15) has his shot blocked by Michigan State forward Kenny Goins (25) as Ja'Quan Newton (0) watches in the second half.

Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) hangs on to the rim after dunking the ball as Miami center Ebuka Izundu (15) watches in the second half.

TULSA, OK - MARCH 17: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at BOK Center on March 17, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)

Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) positions for a shot against Miami's Kamari Murphy (21) in the first half of a first-round game in the men's NCAA college basketball tournament in Tulsa, Okla., Friday March 17, 2017.

Michigan State' Miles Bridges celebrates sinking a three-point basket against Miami in the first half.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo instructs his team in the first half.

Miami forward Kamari Murphy (21) takes a shot over Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) in the first half.

Miami guard Ja'Quan Newton (0) goes up for a shot between Michigan State defenders Lourawls Nairn Jr. (11), Miles Bridges (22) and Nick Ward, right, in the first half.

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) defends as Miami guard Ja'Quan Newton (0) goes up for a shot in the first half.

Miami guard Bruce Brown (11) celebrates sinking a three-point basket in the first half.

Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid, left, and Miles Bridges (22), combine to block a shot by Miami guard Ja'Quan Newton (0) in the first half.

Miami head coach Jim Larranaga instructs his team in the first half.

Michigan State guard Miles Bridges (22) works for a shot against Miami forward Kamari Murphy, left, in the first half.

Michigan State guard Alvin Ellis III (3) defends as Miami guard Davon Reed (5) moves to the basket in the first half.

Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) celebrates sinking a basket in front of Miami forward Kamari Murphy, rear, in the first half.

Miami guard Ja'Quan Newton, left, works to get a shot off against Michigan State guard Alvin Ellis III (3) in the first half.

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) and guard Alvin Ellis III, center, celebrate a basket as Kenny Goins (25) and Kyle Ahrens (0) watch in the first half.

Kenny Goins #25 of the Michigan State Spartans blocks the shot attempt by Davon Reed #5 of the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes.