Columbus, Ohio – No. 7 seed Michigan State upset No. 2 seed Marquette 69-60 advancing to the program’s 21st Sweet Sixteen. In what was an emotional victory for Tom Izzo and his team, the Spartans will know turn their attention towards No. 3-seed Kansas State. The Wildcats were able to handle No. 6-seed Kentucky in their second round game, 75-69.
Michigan State was led by senior guard Tyson Walker’s 23 points and graduate student forward Joey Hauser’s double-double. Hauser, who transferred to Michigan State from Marquette following the 2018-19 season, finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds and his former team.
Here’s a look back at the Spartans’ emotion-filled win over Marquette Sunday evening.
Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half in the second round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half in the second round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second half in the second round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Mady Sissoko #22 of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half in the second round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Jaden Akins #3 of the Michigan State Spartans dribbles the ball while being guarded by Oso Ighodaro #13 of the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half in the second round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Joey Hauser #10 of the Michigan State Spartans attempts a shot while being guarded by Chase Ross #5 of the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half in the second round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Carson Cooper #15 of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half in the second round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Malik Hall #25 of the Michigan State Spartans dribbles the ball as Stevie Mitchell #4 of the Marquette Golden Eagles defends during the second round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)A.J. Hoggard #11 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots over Stevie Mitchell #4 of the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)Oso Ighodaro #13 of the Marquette Golden Eagles shoots over Tyson Walker #2 and Mady Sissoko #22 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after making a shot against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second half in the second round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)The Michigan State Spartans celebrate after defeating the Marquette Golden Eagles in the second round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Mady Sissoko #22 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates after defeating the Marquette Golden Eagles in the second round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Kam Jones #1 of the Marquette Golden Eagles reacts to losing to Michigan State Spartans during the second round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates their win over the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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