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Michigan State basketball dominates Mississippi State in round of 64 matchup

March is here and the big dance has begun, and the Spartans were locked and loaded. In a round of 64 matchup against the SEC’s Mississippi State, MSU dominated, 69-51.

The Spartans never trailed and showed the best version of themselves to open NCAA Tournament play.

Tyson Walker led the way with 19 points. Jaden Akins had 15 points and Malik Hall, 10.

A.J. Hoggard also had a great performance: 8 points and 8 assists. Mady Sissoko had 9 rebounds.

Michigan State moves on to the round of 32, in which it will play North Carolina on Saturday.

Story originally appeared on Spartans Wire