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Best photos from Michigan State basketball’s first round win over USC

Best photos from Michigan State basketball’s first round win over USC

Michigan State traveled to Columbus for a first round matchup against the USC Trojans in the NCAA Tournament. It was a close game for majority of the contest, but the Spartans were able to pull away in the second half en route to a 72-62 victory.

The Spartans were led by Joey Hauser (17 points). Tyson Walker (12 points), Jaden Akins (12 points) and AJ Hoggard (11 points) all added solid performances in the game.

Read the full game recap here

Check out the best photos from the first round win:

COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 17: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates after making a basket and receiving a foul against the USC Trojans during the first half in the first round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 17, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 17: Joey Hauser #10 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket against Boogie Ellis #5 of the USC Trojans during the first half in the first round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 17, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 17: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots the ball against Tre White #22 and Drew Peterson #13 of the USC Trojans during the first half in the first round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 17, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 17: Carson Cooper #15 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a dunk against the USC Trojans during the second half in the first round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 17, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 17: Jaden Akins #3 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates with Tyson Walker #2 after a basket against the USC Trojans during the second half in the first round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 17, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 17: Jaden Akins #3 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a basket against the USC Trojans during the second half in the first round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 17, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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