Two of college basketball's most storied programs meet with the Final Four on the line.
Zion Williamson and the Blue Devils escaped Friday night to reach their 22nd Elite Eight. By Des Bieler Des Bieler Sports reporter covering national topics, including fantasy football, as well as supporting coverage of D.C.-area teams Email Bio Follow March 31 at 10:08 AM No. 1 seed Duke will face No. 2 seed Michigan State in the East Region final for a spot in the Final Four. Here’s what you need to know.Odds: Duke minus-2.5, as of Sunday morning.
Michigan State earned a share of the Big Ten regular season title with fellow Elite Eight team Purdue before winning the conference tournament. The Spartans have hardly been tested in the NCAA tournament, winning convincingly against No. 15 seed Bradley , No. 10 seed Minnesota and No. 3 seed LSU . They said it: “It means everything. That’s a big goal of ours. We always want to accomplish that. Those are the expectations here — championships.” — Michigan State captain Matt McQuaid on trying to win a national title.
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