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NCAA Tournament: Michigan State 80, LSU 63

The Detroit News
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (13) and teammates react after he scored against LSU guard Marlon Taylor (14) during the second half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Region in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019.
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (13) and teammates react after he scored against LSU guard Marlon Taylor (14) during the second half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Region in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019.
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Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman, left, and teammate Gabe Brown, right, celebrate after the team's 80-63 win over LSU.
Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman, left, and teammate Gabe Brown, right, celebrate after the team's 80-63 win over LSU.
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Members of the Michigan State team gather near the bench during introductions before the game.
Members of the Michigan State team gather near the bench during introductions before the game.
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Michigan State forward Kenny Goins (25) recovers a loose ball and passes to teammate Cassius Winston (5) after beating out LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) during the first half.
Michigan State forward Kenny Goins (25) recovers a loose ball and passes to teammate Cassius Winston (5) after beating out LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) during the first half.
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Michigan State forward Aaron Henry gestures after making a 3-pointer against LSU during the first half.
Michigan State forward Aaron Henry gestures after making a 3-pointer against LSU during the first half.
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LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) loses control of the ball as he goes up against Michigan State forwards Xavier Tillman (23) and Kenny Goins (25) during the first half.
LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) loses control of the ball as he goes up against Michigan State forwards Xavier Tillman (23) and Kenny Goins (25) during the first half.
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Michigan State guard Cassius Winston reacts to scoring on LSU during the first half.
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston reacts to scoring on LSU during the first half.
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Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman looks to pass the ball as he is double-teamed by LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) and forward Darius Days (22) during the first half.
Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman looks to pass the ball as he is double-teamed by LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) and forward Darius Days (22) during the first half.
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Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman (23) turns to looks at teammates Nick Ward (44) and Aaron Henry (11) after scoring against LSU during the first half.
Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman (23) turns to looks at teammates Nick Ward (44) and Aaron Henry (11) after scoring against LSU during the first half.
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Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman (23) beats out LSU forward Darius Days (22) for the loose ball during the first half.
Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman (23) beats out LSU forward Darius Days (22) for the loose ball during the first half.
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LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) and Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid (20) chase down a loose ball during the first half.
LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) and Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid (20) chase down a loose ball during the first half.
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LSU guard Javonte Smart looks to pass the ball as Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid (20) defends during the first half.
LSU guard Javonte Smart looks to pass the ball as Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid (20) defends during the first half.
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Michigan State guard Cassius Winston shoots over LSU forward Emmitt Williams (24) during the first half.
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston shoots over LSU forward Emmitt Williams (24) during the first half.
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Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman (23) reacts to scoring against LSU during the first half.
Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman (23) reacts to scoring against LSU during the first half.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, right, who played at Michigan State, talks with others while watching the first half.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, right, who played at Michigan State, talks with others while watching the first half.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo watches during the first half.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo watches during the first half.
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LSU guard Tremont Waters shoots over Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) during the first half.
LSU guard Tremont Waters shoots over Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) during the first half.
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Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) puts his arm around coach Tom Izzo following the team's 80-63 win over LSU.
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) puts his arm around coach Tom Izzo following the team's 80-63 win over LSU.
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LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) has his shot blocked by Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) during the second half.
LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) has his shot blocked by Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) during the second half.
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Michigan State forward Nick Ward lies on the ground surrounded by his teammates after injuring his hand during the second half.
Michigan State forward Nick Ward lies on the ground surrounded by his teammates after injuring his hand during the second half.
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LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) looks up at the score near the end of the game.
LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) looks up at the score near the end of the game.
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