Denzel Valentine and Travis Trice led Michigan State into the round of 32. (Getty)
Tom Izzo knows how to get his team ready for the postseason. His Michigan State Spartans didn’t have their best regular season as they compiled 11 losses, but it’s something about this time of year that wakes the team up.
They did just that Friday vs. No. 10 seed Georgia. The 7th-seeded Spartans picked up 70-63 win in their East Regional NCAA Tournament opener.
MSU plays again Sunday, facing No. 2 Virginia, who pulled away late to beat No. 15 Belmont.
The Spartans will be looking for their 4th-straight trip to the Sweet 16.
With their victory, the Cavaliers got their 30th win.
Here’s what you need to know about the game:
The Basics
Who:
No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 2 Virginia
What:
NCAA Tournament Third Round – East Region
When:
Sunday
Where:
Time Warner Cable Arena – Charlotte, North Carolina
Time:
TBA
Channel:
TBA
Line:
OFF. When the line becomes available, this post will be updated.
Scouting Michigan State
(Getty)
(NCAA Tournament games are not reflected in the stats)
Record: 24-11 overall, 12-6 Big Ten
Coach: Tom Izzo, 20th season
Offensive Points Per Game: 72.2
Defensive Points Allowed Per Game: 62.9
Scoring Leaders: Travis Trice, 14.8
Rebounding Leader: Branden Dawson, 9.3
Assists Leader: Travis Trice, 5.4
Scouting Virginia
London Perrantes leads the team in assists. (Getty)
(NCAA Tournament games are not reflected in the stats)
Record: 29-3 overall, 16-2 ACC
Coach: Tony Bennett, 6th season
Offensive Points Per Game: 65.3
Defensive Points Allowed Per Game: 50.8
Scoring Leader: Malcolm Brogdon, 13.9
Rebounding Leader: Anthony Gill, 6.6
Assists Leader: London Perrantes, 4.8
