Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico.

VCU announced Thursday that Bryant coach Phil Martelli Jr. will be the school’s next basketball coach. The news comes one day after Xavier announced the hiring of New Mexico coach Richard Pitino, meaning that both programs the Spartans beat in Cleveland last week will be searching for a new coach.

The No. 8 Michigan State Spartans face the New Mexico Lobos in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Sunday’s matchup is the first this season for the two squads. Michigan State is 18-4 against the Big Ten, and New Mexico is 18-4 against the MWC. (AP)

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Two of the nation's best fast-break offenses meet Sunday when 2-seed Michigan State basketball and 10-seed New Mexico for a spot in the Sweet 16.

Two days after a March Madness loss to Michigan State, New Mexico’s best player may be on the move. Point guard Donovan Dent plans to enter the transfer portal, On3 reported on Tuesday. The Mountain West Conference Player of the Year was one of the best scorers in college basketball this season.

Michigan State basketball came out on top in a hard-fought battle against New Mexico in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday night. The Spartans are advancing to the 16th Sweet 16 in ...

The No. 8 Michigan State Spartans face the New Mexico Lobos in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Sunday's matchup is the first this season for the two squads.