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Michigan State Falls Short of Final Four as Auburn Ends Tom Izzo’s SEC Streak

The Spartans' 70-64 loss in the Elite Eight capped a season of overachievement for a young roster and extended Izzo's national title drought to 25 years.

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Overview

  • Michigan State's season ended with a 70-64 loss to Auburn in the NCAA Tournament's South Region final, one win shy of the Final Four.
  • The defeat marked the first time in Tom Izzo's career that he lost to an SEC team in the NCAA Tournament, ending a 10-0 record against the conference.
  • Despite low preseason expectations, the Spartans achieved 30 wins and won the Big Ten championship, their first 30-win season since 2019.
  • Izzo praised the selflessness and commitment of his younger roster, including key contributions from freshman Jase Richardson and redshirt freshman Jeremy Fears Jr.
  • The loss extends Izzo's national championship drought to 25 years, with his lone title dating back to 2000, but he described this team as one of his most rewarding to coach.