Michigan State basketball entered the season projected to be a middling Big Ten program. They ended the season as a 2-seed, falling by just six points to the No. 1 ranked team in the country, Auburn, in the Elite 8. It was an emotional loss for the Spartans and Tom Izzo, who has made no secret about his hopes to win another national title.

Michigan's Goldin was fouled after a layup attempt, but he missed both attempts. Broome helped Auburn retake the lead with 34 seconds left in the first half, while Goldin missed the last attempt before halftime. It was a 30-29 Tigers lead going into the locker room.

The Michigan men's basketball team wasn't successful in clinching a spot in the Elite Eight, falling to Auburn Friday night in Sweet 16.

Xavier Booker's future with MSU has been a hot topic since he first arrived on campus. After MSU's loss to Auburn, he was asked about his future:

It was turnover galore in Atlanta in the first half between Michigan men's basketball and Auburn. The Tigers had 10 first-half giveaways which was the most they

It was a sad night for Michigan State basketball and Spartan fans around the country, as MSU couldn't overcome the No. 1 ranked team in the country, Auburn, and were eliminated from the 2025 NCAA Tournament in the Elite 8 on Sunday. Below, you can see our takeaways from a heartbreaking loss for the Spartans:

Auburn star Johni Broome left the game with an apparent right elbow injury after landing awkwardly in the NCAA Tournament.

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