The Tigers (31-5) advanced in the NCAA tournament for the first time in Josh Pastner's four seasons.
NPR: Michigan State Easily Advances Past Memphis 70-48
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"I have petitioned Conference USA for the last three years to let us go to a 24-second clock, " said Memphis head coach Josh Pastner.
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Michigan State limited the Tigers to sub-30-percent shooting and outrebounded them by 20, a part of the game Pastner was worried about for good reason.
NPR: Michigan State Easily Advances Past Memphis 70-48