Sparty's closer: Travis Trice buoys Michigan State's tournament run

As Michigan State basketball fans in the 2014-15 season, we've come to acknowledge the existence of the Spartans' Big 3. I am talking of course about upperclassmen Travis Trice, Denzel Valentine, and Branden Dawson.

Finally, Smith said, Michigan State can't turn the ball over, as that will spark Oklahoma's transition game. The Sooners scored 19 points off turnovers in their 72-66 win over No. 11 seed Dayton. Smith said Michigan State is playing some of its best

Michigan State, a seven seed, became the only underdog to win a Sweet 16 game, edging third-seeded Oklahoma 62-58 in an East Region game at Syracuse, New York. The Spartans will get the other team from the commonwealth of Kentucky in the Elite 8.

It's Big Ten vs. Big 12 in Syracuse when Michigan State and Oklahoma face each other Friday.