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Michigan State's NCAA Tournament streak under Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo appears to be alive and well after it was in dire straits a month ago. Rocket Watts scored 21 points and Aaron Henry had 18 to lead the Spartans in a 70-64 victory over No. 2 Michigan on Sunday that seems to seal Izzo's 23rd consecutive appearance in college basketball's showcase. “You’re damn right it matters," Izzo said.
MSU was a sinking ship. Now, the whole crew is probably going dancing.
Rocket Watts' big day after he was benched in the previous game becomes the difference as the Spartans upset No. 2 Michigan.
What changed between Thursday and Sunday?
3/7/2021 – Michigan 64, Michigan State 70 – 19-3, 14-3, still Big Ten regular season champions This game was in the 17%. That's the shot Kenpom gave Michigan State at a win, and that's what it felt like: a somewhat functional basketball team playing over its head as Michigan played under its level and escaping with a win. This stands in marked contrast to the Illinois game, which was not in the bin of regular-ass outcomes. That felt like a paradigm shift in which previously unkillable Michigan—nevermind that Minnesota game—was brought low and showed an Achilles heel. Maybe an...