63 Michigan State (Mar 27, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- UConn defeated Michigan State 67-63 in the Sweet 16, with Tarris Reed Jr. scoring 20 points and Alex Karaban adding 17, both making crucial free throws in the final minute.
- Karaban's one-and-one free throws gave UConn a three-point lead with 22.5 seconds left, and Reed's two free throws sealed the victory after a missed second free throw by Michigan State's Carson Cooper.
- UConn advances to face top-seeded Duke in the East Region final, a matchup reminiscent of their 1999 national title game.
- Michigan State overcame an early 19-point deficit but struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 4 of 16 on three-pointers.
- The Sweet 16 featured intense competition, with Duke narrowly defeating St. John’s 80-75 in the other game, highlighting the high stakes among teams with a combined 13 national titles.
