Michigan State wants that first half back against Auburn.  It's cruel how the end can sour a brilliant season, and then in the blink of an eye, there's no closure to be found with the portal looming.

Johni Broome had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Auburn took command with 17 unanswered points in the first half to beat Michigan State 70-64 and complete a sweep of No. 1 seeds advancing to the Final Four.

The Spartans once again used late-game heroics from numerous players to get by Ole Miss in the Sweet 16 on Friday night. That win moved Michigan State to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019, and set up a monster meeting with top overall seed Auburn.

The top-seeded Auburn Tigers face a sizable task in the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, facing a seasoned No. 2 Michigan State team Sunday night with a spot in the Final Four on the line.

The Auburn Tigers dominated the SEC and have looked very good throughout the NCAA Tournament. Auburn through four games in the tournament have won by an average