March Madness: Michigan State defeats New Mexico (15 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Michigan State Spartans beat the New Mexico Lobos 71-63 to reach the Sweet 16 in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Sunday. The Spartans' Jaden Akins scored 16 points, while Tre Holloman added 14. This is the 16th time coach Tom Izzo has reached the Sweet 16.

Michigan State forward Frankie Fidler (L) and forward Coen Carr celebrate after the Spartans defeated the New Mexico Lobos 71-63 in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on March 23, 2025. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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New Mexico guard Donovan Dent (C) shoots over Michigan State guard Tre Holloman in the first half. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Holloman steals the ball from New Mexico forward Filip Borovicanin in the first half. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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New Mexico forward Mustapha Amzil grabs a pass in front of Michigan State forward Coen Carr in the first half. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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