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Michigan State tops USC in NCAA Tournament

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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a call as his team played against Southern California in the second half of MSU ' s first-round win, 72-62, in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a call as his team played against Southern California in the second half of MSU's first-round win, 72-62, in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
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Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) drives on Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) drives on Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) drives between Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) and Tre White (22) in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) drives between Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) and Tre White (22) in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Paul Sancya, AP
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) drives between Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) and Tre White (22) in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) drives between Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) and Tre White (22) in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Paul Sancya, AP
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) celebrates being fouled on a basket against Southern California in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) celebrates being fouled on a basket against Southern California in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) reacts after a basket against Southern California in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) reacts after a basket against Southern California in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Paul Sancya, AP
Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) drives on Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) as A.J. Hoggard (11) looks on in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) drives on Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) as A.J. Hoggard (11) looks on in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Paul Sancya, AP
The Michigan State benches celebrates in the first half of a first-round college basketball game against Southern California in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
The Michigan State benches celebrates in the first half of a first-round college basketball game against Southern California in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Southern California head coach Andy Enfield calls a play as his team played against Michigan State in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Southern California head coach Andy Enfield calls a play as his team played against Michigan State in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo questions a call as his team played against Southern California in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo questions a call as his team played against Southern California in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Southern California head coach Andy Enfield cheers as his team played against Michigan State in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Southern California head coach Andy Enfield cheers as his team played against Michigan State in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches as his team played against Southern California in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches as his team played against Southern California in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) tries to get around Southern California forward Kijani Wright (33) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) tries to get around Southern California forward Kijani Wright (33) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0)] celebrates after a basket against Michigan State in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0)] celebrates after a basket against Michigan State in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) shoots on Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) shoots on Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Paul Sancya, AP
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) drives on Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) drives on Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) drives on Southern California guard Reese Dixon-Waters (2) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) drives on Southern California guard Reese Dixon-Waters (2) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Southern California guard Boogie Ellis, left, draws the charge from Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Southern California guard Boogie Ellis, left, draws the charge from Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) gets a dunk against Southern California in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) gets a dunk against Southern California in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) shoots in front of Southern California guard Tre White (22) n the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) shoots in front of Southern California guard Tre White (22) n the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) shoots over Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (5) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) shoots over Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (5) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) is fouled as he shoots by Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) is fouled as he shoots by Southern California forward Joshua Morgan (24) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Southern California guard Tre White (22) looses the ball as Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) defends in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Southern California guard Tre White (22) looses the ball as Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) defends in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Paul Sancya, AP
Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) gets a dunk against Southern California in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) gets a dunk against Southern California in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) drives on Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) drives on Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Paul Sancya, AP
Southern California guard Tre White (22) drives on Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Southern California guard Tre White (22) drives on Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) gets a dunk against Southern California in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) gets a dunk against Southern California in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) shoots over Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) shoots over Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) drives on Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) drives on Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Michael Conroy, AP
Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) dunks against Southern California in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) dunks against Southern California in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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