Michigan State beats North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

North Carolina beats Tom Izzo, Michigan State 85-69 in NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels remain unbeaten in March Madness against the Spartans. North Carolina is now in the Sweet 16 after beating the Spartans in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in New Jersey. The result keeps North Carolina from reaching the NCAA Sweet 16.

North Carolina and Michigan State will meet in Saturday's second round of the NCAA Tournament's West Region. Michigan State's Izzo goes for his 1st March Madness win against North Carolina. North Carolina is the top seed in the West Region and will face Michigan State in the second round.

Tom Izzo wins 20th first round NCAA Tournament game as Michigan State tops Mississippi State 69-51. Tyson Walker scores 19 points for the Spartans in the West Region win. Tom Isozzo picks up 20th win in first round of NCAA Tournament first round game. Mississippi State is eighth seed in West Region.

Tom Izzo picks up 20th win in first round of NCAA Tournament. Michigan State beats Mississippi State 69-51. Tyson Walker scores 19 points for the Spartans. Tom Isozzo's 20th NCAA Tournament win in March Madness is his 20th in a row.

Tom Izzo improves his sterling March Madness Round of 64 record. Michigan State Spartans beat the No. 9 seed Mississippi St. St. to reach the Round of 32. Tom's Michigan State is 9th seed in the tournament, beating No. 8-seed Ole Miss St. in round of 64.

Tom Izzo: NCAA selection process needs more nuance, less analytics. Izzo calls for more nuance in the selection process. Tom's Michigan State coach says he wants more nuance and nuance. He says he's disappointed at the lack of analytics in the NCAA. Tom Tom's team has won a national championship in the past.

Tom Izzo: Automatic bids for smaller schools in March Madness should be 'looked at' Izzo says smaller schools shouldn't always get auto bids. Michigan State coach says he's 'looking at' NCAA Tournament bids for small schools should be looked at. Izzo's team is playing Michigan State in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.

March Madness kept Tom Izzo sleepless for more than 24 hours before he heard and saw Michigan State made it into a 26th consecutive NCAA Tournament. Izzo: "March Madness hits different for Michigan State, where 26th bid in a row wasn't a layup"

March Madness kept Tom Izzo sleepless for more than 24 hours before he heard and saw Michigan State made it into a 26th consecutive NCAA Tournament. Michigan State coach Izzo: "March Madness hits different for me, as it wasn't a layup" Izzo says.