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Friday, March 18, 2011  Draymond Green led Michigan State (19-15) with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  The NCAA also said it reached a new, 14-year agreement with CBS Sports and Turner Broadcasting System Inc. that is worth more than $10.8 billion.

Monday, March 29, 2010  Heathcote coached the Spartans when Earvin "Magic" Johnson led the school to its first national championship in 1979.

Saturday, March 27, 2010  Michigan State (27-8) needed a half to get used to Northern Iowa's grinding style and held the Panthers to 10 free throws over the final 10:22 to send the heroes of the Heartland home empty-handed.

Friday, March 19, 2010  Jermaine Dixon and Gilbert Brown scored 17 points apiece and Pittsburgh avoided becoming the latest Big East powerhouse to get knocked off in the first round of the NCAA tournament, overcoming a slow start to rout Oakland 89-66 on Friday in the West Regional.

Sunday, March 14, 2010  Michigan State has earned the No. 5 seed in the NCAA tournament's Midwest Region and a first-round matchup against 12th-seeded New Mexico State.

Sunday, April 05, 2009  Michigan State and North Carolina will meet Monday night at Ford Field for the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship game.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  Residents of Michigan State University, Lansing, East Lansing and neighboring communities are invited to salute the Spartans as they hit the road to the Final Four.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  Michigan State battles Connecticut in the Final Four on Saturday night at Detroit's Ford Field.

Sunday, March 29, 2009  Michigan State gave the Final Four a hometown feel, stopping overall No. 1 seed Louisville 64-52 Sunday to win the Midwest Regional.

Saturday, March 28, 2009  Morgan's averaging 10.5 points and 5.4 rebounds, second on the Spartans in both categories.

Saturday, March 28, 2009  Goran Suton scored 20 points and Michigan State was steady from the foul line, defeating defending NCAA champion Kansas 67-62 Friday night in the Midwest Regional semifinals.

Sunday, March 22, 2009  An unexpected scoring binge from the Big Ten's defensive player of the year propelled Michigan State to a familiar place.

Thursday, March 19, 2009  The Wolverines showed little sign of nerves in their first NCAA game since a booster scandal rocked the program in the 1990s.

Sunday, March 15, 2009  Michigan State starts the NCAA tournament as a No. 2 seed and will face No. 15 seed Robert Morris of the Northeast Conference in the first round.