Months spent tempting fate finally foiled USC, which fell in the first round of the NCAA tournament to Michigan State, 72-62. They gave the ball away 11 times, too, handing Michigan State 16 extra points off turnovers. Michigan State guard Tyson Walker flexes in front of USC’s Tre White during an NCAA tournament game March 17 in Columbus, Ohio. As Michigan State came out of the half hot, making seven of 11 from the field, USC again fell into a slump. With a 15-point Michigan State lead intact, the sea of green and white that had taken over Nationwide Arena roared in unison.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 18, 2023 01:04 UTC