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NCAA Latest: Michigan State Beats LSU To Reach Elite Eight

Cassius Winston
Twitter/MSU Basketball
Cassius Winston

Michigan State has advanced to the East Region final.

The Spartans beat LSU 80-63 for a 10th trip to the Elite Eight under Tom Izzo. 

 

Aaron Henry had 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the second-seeded Spartans. 

 

Freshman Gabe Brown also had 15 points, an unexpected contribution from a player who had never scored more than 11.

 

Big Ten Player of the Year Cassius Winston added 17 points and eight assists for the Spartans.

 

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