Michigan State dug deep once again to build a second-half momentum that carried them forward through March Madness. This time, it was Frankie Fidler that rose to the occasion to lift the Spartans above New Mexico 71-63.

VCU announced Thursday that Bryant coach Phil Martelli Jr. will be the school’s next basketball coach. The news comes one day after Xavier announced the hiring of New Mexico coach Richard Pitino, meaning that both programs the Spartans beat in Cleveland last week will be searching for a new coach.

Michigan State didn't have its best, but made the big plays in the second half to beat New Mexico in March Madness to advance to the Sweet 16.

The No. 8 Michigan State Spartans face the New Mexico Lobos in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Sunday's matchup is the first this season for the two squads.

Michigan State basketball is on to the second game of the first weekend in March Madness. MSU, the 2-seed in the South region, will play New Mexico) on Sunday with a Sweet 16 trip on the line.

Michigan State basketball is moving on to the round of 32 and they are gearing up to face off with the 10-seeded New Mexico Lobos on Sunday night. The Lobos enter the game 27-7, having a solid season that puts them in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season.

No. 2 seed Michigan State pulled away from No. 15 seed Bryant to set up a second round matchup against No. 10 seed New Mexico, who pulled the minor upset in the first round against No. 7 seed New ...

And the Spartans appear totally comfortable with that. Up against a rugged foe from the mighty SEC, the second-seeded Spartans pried away a 73-70 victory from Ole Miss and booked a spot in the South Region Elite Eight,