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NCAA tournament: Michigan State vs. Bucknell

Michigan State's Miles Bridges warms up in the hallway with his teammates near the Spartans locker room before their game against Bucknell on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Miles Bridges warms up in the hallway with his teammates near the Spartans locker room before their game against Bucknell on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo watches as Bucknell warms up before the game on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo watches as Bucknell warms up before the game on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State prepares to take the court before the start of their game against Bucknell on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State prepares to take the court before the start of their game against Bucknell on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State mascot Sparty, left, flexes his muscles near the band before the Spartans game against Bucknell on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State mascot Sparty, left, flexes his muscles near the band before the Spartans game against Bucknell on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Miles Bridges scores during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Miles Bridges scores during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Nick Ward, left, and Bucknell's Nana Foulland, right, go for a rebound during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Nick Ward, left, and Bucknell's Nana Foulland, right, go for a rebound during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo calls out to his team during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo calls out to his team during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Nick Ward looks to pass during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Nick Ward looks to pass during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Nick Ward grabs a rebound during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Nick Ward grabs a rebound during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Joshua Langford celebrates a 3-pointer during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Joshua Langford celebrates a 3-pointer during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Joshua Langford, right, celebrates his 3-pointer with teammate Miles Bridges during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Joshua Langford, right, celebrates his 3-pointer with teammate Miles Bridges during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Joshua Langford recovers the ball during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Joshua Langford recovers the ball during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, left, passes the ball to Cassius Winston during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, left, passes the ball to Cassius Winston during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Bucknell's Zach Thomas, right, shoots as Miles Bridges defends during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Bucknell's Zach Thomas, right, shoots as Miles Bridges defends during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston, left, celebrates his three pointer as Bucknell's Kimbal Mackenzie looks on during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston, left, celebrates his three pointer as Bucknell's Kimbal Mackenzie looks on during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Bucknell's Nana Foulland dunks the ball as Michigan State's Cassius Winston, left, looks on during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Bucknell's Nana Foulland dunks the ball as Michigan State's Cassius Winston, left, looks on during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Bucknell's Zach Thomas, center, shoots between Miles Bridges, left, and Xavier Tillman during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Bucknell's Zach Thomas, center, shoots between Miles Bridges, left, and Xavier Tillman during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Bucknell's head coach Nathan Davis calls out to his team during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Bucknell's head coach Nathan Davis calls out to his team during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Nick Ward, right, shoots as Bucknell's Nana Foulland defends during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Nick Ward, right, shoots as Bucknell's Nana Foulland defends during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, dunks over Bucknell's Nana Foulland during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, dunks over Bucknell's Nana Foulland during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, celebrates his dunk along with teammate Nick Ward, left, during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, celebrates his dunk along with teammate Nick Ward, left, during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Miles Bridges dunks during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Miles Bridges dunks during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Miles Bridges celebrates after a dunk during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Miles Bridges celebrates after a dunk during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, right, high fives teammate Matt McQuaid after coming out of the game during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, right, high fives teammate Matt McQuaid after coming out of the game during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Nick Ward lays in a basket during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Nick Ward lays in a basket during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. supports his teammates from the bench during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. supports his teammates from the bench during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, celebrates his 3-pointer with teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, celebrates his 3-pointer with teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., right, guards Bucknell's Zach Thomas during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., right, guards Bucknell's Zach Thomas during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Bucknell's head coach Nathan Davis, left, argues with a ref after his player Zach Thomas was called for a technical foul during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Bucknell's head coach Nathan Davis, left, argues with a ref after his player Zach Thomas was called for a technical foul during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, right, talks with Joshua Langford after he was called for a foul during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, right, talks with Joshua Langford after he was called for a foul during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. reacts after drawing a foul during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. reacts after drawing a foul during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a call during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a call during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Lourawls Nairn Jr., center, guards Bucknell's Stephen Brown, right, during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Lourawls Nairn Jr., center, guards Bucknell's Stephen Brown, right, during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., right, attempts to steal the ball from Bucknell's Zach Thomas during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., right, attempts to steal the ball from Bucknell's Zach Thomas during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Joshua Langford, left, makes a 3-pointer as Bucknell's Kimbal Mackenzie defends during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Joshua Langford, left, makes a 3-pointer as Bucknell's Kimbal Mackenzie defends during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State cheerleaders perform during a timeout during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State cheerleaders perform during a timeout during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Kenny Goins, left, guards Bucknell's Zach Thomas during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Kenny Goins, left, guards Bucknell's Zach Thomas during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, back into Bucknell's Nate Jones during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Miles Bridges, right, back into Bucknell's Nate Jones during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Matt McQuaid, bottom, draws a foul from Bucknell's Stephen Brown during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Matt McQuaid, bottom, draws a foul from Bucknell's Stephen Brown during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Joshua Langford, left, cheer on the team from the bench during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Joshua Langford, left, cheer on the team from the bench during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, slaps hands with teammate Cassius Winston, right, as Nick Ward, center, looks on during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, slaps hands with teammate Cassius Winston, right, as Nick Ward, center, looks on during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State'sCassius Winston moves with the ball during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State'sCassius Winston moves with the ball during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. grabs a rebound during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. grabs a rebound during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, moves with the ball as Bucknell's Ben Robertson defends during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, moves with the ball as Bucknell's Ben Robertson defends during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Joshua Langford, right, attempts to steal the ball from Bucknell's Jimmy Sotos during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Michigan State's Ben Carter, right, looks on.
Michigan State's Joshua Langford, right, attempts to steal the ball from Bucknell's Jimmy Sotos during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Michigan State's Ben Carter, right, looks on.
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The Bucknell bench celebrates a 3-pointer during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
The Bucknell bench celebrates a 3-pointer during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Lourawls Nairn Jr., right, fouls Bucknell's Stephen Brown during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Lourawls Nairn Jr., right, fouls Bucknell's Stephen Brown during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, right, grabs a rebound from Bucknell's Paul Newman during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, right, grabs a rebound from Bucknell's Paul Newman during the first half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Michigan State's Joshua Langford, left, guards Bucknell's Stephen Brown during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Joshua Langford, left, guards Bucknell's Stephen Brown during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left makes a 3-pointer as Bucknell's Nate Jones defends during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left makes a 3-pointer as Bucknell's Nate Jones defends during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Matt McQuaid, left, grabs a rebound as his teammate Nick Ward, second from left, Bucknell's Nana Foulland, and Ben Carter, right, look on during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Matt McQuaid, left, grabs a rebound as his teammate Nick Ward, second from left, Bucknell's Nana Foulland, and Ben Carter, right, look on during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Nick Ward, right, guards Bucknell's Nana Foulland during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Nick Ward, right, guards Bucknell's Nana Foulland during the second half on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. celebrates after the game on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. celebrates after the game on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Joshua Langford waves to fans while he heads to the locker room after the game on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Joshua Langford waves to fans while he heads to the locker room after the game on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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Michigan State's Ben Carter greets fans after the game on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State's Ben Carter greets fans after the game on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Spartans beat Bucknell 82-78 to advance to the second round in the NCAA tournament.
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