Your Full Guide Of The Final Four
There were a few upsets, some close games and breakout performances, but not the usual wow factor we expect in the early rounds. Once the bracket hit the Elite Eight, the madness returned to March.
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There were a few upsets, some close games and breakout performances, but not the usual wow factor we expect in the early rounds. Once the bracket hit the Elite Eight, the madness returned to March.
Cassius Winston put Michigan State on his shoulders and carried the Spartans into the Final Four.
Two more wins for each, and Michigan State and Michigan would meet in a Final Four matchup that would have an entire state on edge. Both will be tested plenty before then, but if they defend as they did last weekend, they can play with anyone.
Already appearing drained by Michigan State's difficult victory over the upset seekers from Bradley, coach Tom Izzo winced a little more in his postgame interview on the court when the subject turned to the next opponent for the Spartans in the East Region.
For about 35 minutes, it felt like Bradley might pull off the first bracket-busting stunner of this year's NCAA Tournament.
Cassius Winston scored 26 points and second-seeded Michigan State held off Bradley 76-65 on Thursday in the opening round of the East Region.
Reigning national champion Villanova will be in action along with Michigan, the runner-up from a year ago, while Belmont and Murray State open the NCAA Tournament as trendy upset picks.
Michigan State forward Kyle Ahrens injured his left ankle and was taken off the court on a stretcher Sunday, and his status was uncertain as the No. 6 Spartans headed to the NCAA Tournament.
Matt McQuaid scored a career-high 27 points, Cassius Winston converted the go-ahead layup in the closing minute, and No. 6 Michigan State rallied to beat No. 10 Michigan 65-60 for its sixth Big Ten Tournament championship on Sunday.
Beilein and Izzo are friendly rivals whose highly ranked teams will play for the first time this season on Sunday at Crisler Arena with Big Ten title and NCAA Tournament seeding implications.
Michigan State Spartans coach, Tom Izzo said guard, Joshua Langford, will likely will need surgery and be out for the rest of the season.
Michigan State Spartans vs Iowa Hawkeyes
But sixth-ranked Michigan State had the necessary toughness, blowing past the upstart Hawkeyes in a vintage Tom Izzo performance on the road.
Michigan State played most of the second half without defensive end Kenny Willekes, who suffered a broken left fibula in the third quarter. Willekes led the Spartans with 8 ½ sacks this season.
Starting the season, only three Big Ten teams were in AP's Top 25, but now the league has six. That's at big deal, especially because the Big Ten increased the number of conference games.
A new exhibit at Michigan State University will feature the stories of hundreds of women who say they were sexually assaulted by now-imprisoned former sports doctor Larry Nassar.
The Spartans enter the poll at No. 23 on Monday, a day after upsetting the then-third ranked Ducks 88-82. Michigan State (8-1) only had three votes from the 31-member national media panel last week. It's the first ranking for Michigan State in two years.
Michigan State running back LJ Scott says he will enter the NFL draft after this season.
Nick Ward made all 10 of his shots, scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 10 Michigan State to a 90-68 win over No. 18 Iowa on Monday night.
A new effort led by the state of Michigan and its two largest universities aims to learn what works and what doesn't in education.
Quentin Grimes scored 21 points in his college debut and Dedric Lawson added 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 1 Kansas past No. 10 Michigan State 92-87 in the season-opening Champions Classic on Tuesday.
John Engler said Friday that the $10 million Healing Assistance Fund is "deeply troubled" and isn't expected to distribute any more money for three to four months.
No. 6 Michigan has its best ranking of the season after blowing out Wisconsin , and Texas is up two spots to No. 7.
No. 15 Wisconsin is coming to the Big House, and everyone is paying attention.
Here's what to watch in the Big Ten this week:
One of those criminally charged in the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper has pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter.
Aaron Samir Akel, 50, was arraigned July 20 on first-degree murder charges after prosecutors say he strangled and stabbed his 73-year-old cellmate at the Macomb County Correctional Facility in April.
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
After years of water main breaks in Oakland County, the Great Lakes Water Authority plans an $81 million infrastructure update.
Three people were charged in connection with a carjacking that happened near Balfour Road and Courville Street, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said.
After years of water main breaks in Oakland County, the Great Lakes Water Authority plans an $81 million infrastructure update.
Clearer air is forecast for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, but the change in weather includes the possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
A group of volunteers who oversee multiple baseball fields at Maple Glen Park in Commerce Township say one of their fields experienced damages over the weekend after someone lit off fireworks.
One of those criminally charged in the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper has pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
A state representative says these weather conditions expose the need for long-term solutions at MDOC facilities going forward.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Tarik Skubal pitched seven dominant innings, Spencer Torkelson homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
President Trump has imposed a new 50% tariff on Canadian imports. The White House claims it is in response to Canada's unfair treatment of American auto, dairy and alcohol products.
Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what we can expect this afternoon and after the storms pass.
The Food and Drug Administration is still looking into the source of cyclospora parasites that have made thousands of people in Michigan and other states ill with an intestinal ailment that can last for days. CBS News has this update.
Michigan State Police are continuing to investigate a hit-and-run crash in Royal Oak Towship where a young child was struck and injured.
The Thunder Over Michigan air show in Ypsilanti is a showcase for aviation and technology. Here's a peek at the sights and sounds from the 2026 event.