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Selection Sunday: Michigan State men's basketball earns No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament

Spartan fans reflect on the season and what they're hoping for moving into March Madness.
Izzo celebration
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  • MSU Students reflect on the season.
  • The team gathered at the Breslin Center Sunday.
  • Video shows Coach Tom Izzo talking about moving forward.

(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)

After what fans called a thrilling college basketball season, Michigan State was eliminated from the Big Ten Tournament in a 77-74 loss to Wisconsin.

"I think that we did a great job throughout the regular season. The Big Ten Tournament was just a little disappointing."

I met MSU students Blake Presley and Spencer Shinske while walking through campus Sunday and asked how they’re feeling ahead of March Madness.

"I have a lot of faith in the team this year, so a lot of my brackets will have them winning it all."

Sunday evening, I headed inside the Breslin Center, where I sat with the team during the Selection Show.

Coach Tom Izzo and the players erupted in cheers after earning the No. 2 seed in the South Region.

Izzo spoke about the team’s hopes moving forward, saying, "I like where we're at. I think we have some word to do. There are things that are fixable mistakes."

The team is ready and the fans are ready.

"I have hopes we make a run and continue Tom Izzo’s legacy."

Michigan State will play its first game in Cleveland, Ohio, against No. 15 seed Bryant on Friday. Meanwhile, the University of Michigan earned a 5 seed in the South Region and will face the No. 12 seed, San Diego, on Thursday.

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