Spartans March on

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WILX) - The Spartans have prevailed.

Michigan State University defeated the University of Southern California Trojans 72-62 to advance to the round of 32 remaining teams in the NCAA Men’s Tournament.

Tom Izzo and the Spartans will next face the winner of the matchup between #2 Marquette (28-6) and #15 Vermont (23-10). Tip-off between the Golden Eagles and the Catamounts is at 2:45 p.m., also in Columbus, on Friday.

News 10 Sports’ Joey Ellis is at Nationwide Arena and will have the latest on-air, online, and on all streaming platforms.

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