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Chris Allen is game-time decision (AP)

Michigan State's leading scorer Kalin Lucas and starting guard Chris Allen were both struggling with injuries as the Spartans prepared to play Maryland in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday. Allen injured his arch against New Mexico State on Friday, and may not be able to play aga... (original story)

Lucas in practice Saturday, Allen gametime decision (Rivals.com)

SPOKANE, Wash. - Spartan point guard Kalin Lucas practiced with his teammates on Saturday after tweeking his... (original story)

Heathcote enjoys playing host to Michigan State (AP)

Former Michigan State coach Jud Heathcote sat a few rows behind the Spartans' bench Friday as a steady stream of well-wishers came up to shake his hand and exchange a few words. The man who won a national title with the Magic Johnson-led Spartans in 1979 signed his name to numerous baseball caps... (original story)

Michigan State last of 2009 Final Four teams left (AP)

And then there was one: Michigan State, the sole survivor from last year's Final Four teams still alive in the NCAA tournament. The fifth-seeded Spartans (25-8) play No. 4 seed Maryland (24-8) in the second round of the Midwest Regional on Sunday in Spokane. North Carolina and Connecticut didn&#... (original story)

Lucas, Morgan save MSU in 70-67 win over NMSU (AP)

A career night from Kalin Lucas. A late comeback by Raymar Morgan. And a lane violation, of all things. That's what it took to keep Michigan State moving on in yet another NCAA tournament. Difficult seems to be the only way these Spartans know. Lucas scored a career-high 25 points and Morgan eme... (original story)

New Mexico State is loud and proud (Yahoo! Sports)

Aggies are full of confidence and not above a few verbal shots heading into their first-round matchup with Michigan State. (original story)

MSU's Izzo visits Heathcote to start NCAAs (AP)

They are the only two coaches to win NCAA championships at Michigan State. And they still compete -- with each other. When Jud Heathcote got word Tom Izzo was coming to Heathcote's hometown to begin the Spartans' 13th consecutive NCAA tournament, the mentor had a message for his protege. Bri... (original story)

MSU's Green makes sixth sense (Yahoo! Sports)

Draymond Green comes off the bench to provide toughness and leadership. His rise is rooted in Saginaw. (original story)

Spartan women get good draw in NCAA Tourney (Rivals.com)

EAST LANSING - Senior center Allyssa DeHaan leads No. 24/25 Michigan State, the No. 5 seed in the Kansas City... (original story)

MSU's Izzo usually makes the right moves in March (AP)

Michigan State's Tom Izzo had a tough time pushing the right buttons with some of his players this season. He suspended a couple of them, kicked one out of practice and benched another. Izzo, though, insisted the difficulties were similar to ones he dealt with during the championship season a de... (original story)





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