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Michigan State basketball reaches Sweet 16 with upset win over Marquette in NCAA tournament

Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper and forward Malik Hall defend Marquette Golden Eagles guard Stevie Mitchell during the first half in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday, March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Michigan State basketball is headed to the Sweet 16.

Tyson Walker had 23 points, Joey Hauser added 14 and A.J. Hoggard 13 as the Spartans, the No. 7 seed in the East, upset No. 2 seed Marquette, 69-60, on Sunday in Columbus, Ohio.

MSU will now play No. 3 seed Kansas State in the East Region semifinals on Thursday at Madison Square Garden.

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan State basketball beats Marquette, 69-60, to reach Sweet 16