Live blog: Michigan State vs. Bucknell in the NCAA tournament

Simply put - it's go time.

The 3-seed Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team embarks on its quest for an NCAA title starting at 7:10 p.m. Friday vs. No. 14 Bucknell.

Follow along below for live updates from Friday night's game.

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PREGAME READING:

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• MSU star Cassius Winston has a city behind him in opening round of NCAA tournament
• How to watch: Michigan State vs. Bucknell in the NCAA tournament, start time, TV channel
• Couch: Xavier Tillman giving us a glimpse of Michigan State's future at center
• NCAA tournament Final Four, championship predictions from Couch, Solari and Tucker
• Michigan State's cover boys agree: Jaren Jackson Jr. looked best on SI