How did Michigan State lose? (1:59)
Dan Dakich and Jay Wiliams break down what went wrong for Michigan State in a 90-81 loss to Middle Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA tournament. (1:59)
Middle Tennessee's Upshaw: We were ready to lay it all out on the line (3:14)
Middle Tennessee coach Kermit Davis and F Reggie Upshaw recap their 90-81 win over Michigan State, as the Blue Raiders become the eighth 15 seed to defeat a 2 seed in the NCAA tournament. (3:14)
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NCAA tournament Bubble Watch: Michigan State has played its way into contention
On the outside looking in most of the season, Michigan State has played its way into tourney consideration.
No. 3 Michigan continues to roll with 73-57 win at Indiana
— Franz Wagner matched his season high with 21 points and Isaiah Livers added 16 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 3 Michigan pull away for a 73-57 victory Saturday at Indiana.
Georgia Tech tops Syracuse 84-77 for fourth straight victory
— Moses Wright dunked his way to 31 points, tying his season high, and Georgia Tech strengthened its NCAA Tournament chances by beating Syracuse 84-77 on Saturday for the Yellow Jackets' fourth consecutive win.
2020-2021 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 8-2 | - | 15-5 |
| Old Dominion | 9-4 | 0.5 | 13-6 |
| Marshall | 6-5 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| Florida Atlantic | 4-5 | 3.5 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 5-7 | 4 | 9-11 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-10 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
| Florida International | 2-13 | 8.5 | 9-15 |
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
| North Texas | 9-2 | - | 13-6 |
| UAB | 11-4 | - | 19-5 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-4 | - | 18-6 |
| UTSA | 8-7 | 3 | 12-10 |
| UTEP | 6-8 | 4.5 | 10-10 |
| Rice | 6-9 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Southern Miss | 4-12 | 7.5 | 8-15 |
2020-2021 Big Ten Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 13-1 | - | 18-1 |
| Illinois | 13-4 | 1.5 | 17-6 |
| Ohio State | 12-6 | 3 | 18-6 |
| Iowa | 11-6 | 3.5 | 17-7 |
| Purdue | 11-6 | 3.5 | 16-8 |
| Wisconsin | 10-7 | 4.5 | 16-8 |
| Rutgers | 9-9 | 6 | 13-9 |
| Maryland | 8-9 | 6.5 | 14-10 |
| Michigan State | 7-9 | 7 | 13-9 |
| Indiana | 7-10 | 7.5 | 12-12 |
| Minnesota | 6-11 | 8.5 | 13-11 |
| Penn State | 5-12 | 9.5 | 8-13 |
| Northwestern | 4-13 | 10.5 | 7-14 |
| Nebraska | 1-14 | 12.5 | 5-17 |