Louisville Cardinals Eye Sweet 16 Berth Against Michigan State
Buffalo, NY - The Louisville Cardinals are on the brink of a significant milestone, aiming for their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2015. The stage is set at KeyBank Center, where they face a familiar foe: the Michigan State Spartans. It's a rematch of sorts, with memories lingering from an Elite Eight showdown 11 years ago when the Spartans dashed Louisville's Final Four dreams.
The victor of this clash will move on to the East Regional, kicking off March 27 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., to face either No. 2 seed UConn or No. 7 seed UCLA.
Louisville's journey through March Madness began with an 83-79 triumph over No. 11 South Florida, marking head coach Pat Kelsey's first tournament win. The Cardinals dominated for much of the game, leading by as many as 23 points before South Florida mounted a late surge.
Meanwhile, Michigan State showcased their prowess with a commanding 92-67 victory over No. 14 North Dakota State. This win marked their 26th of the season and added another feather in the cap for Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo, recording his 60th NCAA Tournament victory.
Game Details: Louisville vs. Michigan State
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: NCAA March Madness Live app and Fubo (free trial available)
- Commentary Team: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Jim Jackson (analysis), Allie LaForce (sideline)
- Date and Time: Saturday, March 21, approximately 2:45 p.m.
- Location: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
Radio Broadcast
Catch the game on the Cardinal Sports Network with Paul Rogers (play-by-play) and Bob Valvano (analyst) on WLCL 93.9-FM and WGTK 970-AM in Louisville.
Louisville's Recent Performance
- March 3: Defeated Syracuse 77-62
- March 7: Edged out Miami 92-89
- March 11: Overcame SMU 62-58 (ACC Tournament second round)
- March 12: Fell to Miami 78-73 (ACC Tournament quarterfinal)
- March 19: Beat South Florida 83-79 (NCAA Tournament first round)
Michigan State's Recent Performance
- The Spartans have been on a roll, culminating in their latest dominant win over North Dakota State.
With both teams bringing their A-game, fans can expect an intense battle as Louisville aims to break through to the Sweet 16, while Michigan State looks to continue their storied tournament success.