Michigan State and New Mexico Face Off in NCAA Tournament Second Round

The No. 2 Spartans and No. 10 Lobos compete at Rocket Arena for a Sweet 16 berth, with Michigan State favored to win.

Michigan State, ranked No. 2 in the South Region, advanced after a dominant 87-62 victory over Bryant in the first round.
New Mexico, a No. 10 seed, earned its second-round spot by upsetting Marquette 75-66, led by Donovan Dent's 21 points.
The game will take place at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 8:40 p.m. ET, airing on TNT and streaming on Sling TV.
Michigan State is favored to win with a -7.5 spread, supported by its seventh-place KenPom ranking and strong defensive metrics.
Experts widely predict Michigan State to advance, while New Mexico aims to continue its underdog run in the tournament.