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Michigan State 74, Davidson 73

The Detroit News
Michigan State's Joey Hauser (10) comes in to talk with a smiling Tyson Walker (2) along with A.J. Hoggard (11) after Walker sinks his first free throw in the last minute of the game. Michigan State vs Davidson in first round of NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Mar. 18, 2022. Michigan State wins, 74-73.
Michigan State's Joey Hauser (10) comes in to talk with a smiling Tyson Walker (2) along with A.J. Hoggard (11) after Walker sinks his first free throw in the last minute of the game. Michigan State vs Davidson in first round of NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Mar. 18, 2022. Michigan State wins, 74-73.
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Michigan State fans cheer with a lead in the second half. Michigan State vs Davidson in first round of NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Mar. 18, 2022. Michigan State wins, 74-73.
Michigan State fans cheer with a lead in the second half. Michigan State vs Davidson in first round of NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Mar. 18, 2022. Michigan State wins, 74-73.
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Michigan State guard Pierre Brooks shoots over Davidson guard Grant Huffman in the first half in a first round game during the NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, March 18, 2022.
Michigan State guard Pierre Brooks shoots over Davidson guard Grant Huffman in the first half in a first round game during the NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, March 18, 2022.
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Michigan State guard Max Christie shoots over Davidson guard Grant Huffman in the first half.
Michigan State guard Max Christie shoots over Davidson guard Grant Huffman in the first half.
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Michigan State forward Gabe Brown shoots over Davidson forward Sam Mennenga in the first half.
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown shoots over Davidson forward Sam Mennenga in the first half.
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Michigan State forward Gabe Brown fakes out Davidson guard Grant Huffman who goes airborne in the first half.
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown fakes out Davidson guard Grant Huffman who goes airborne in the first half.
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Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard drives on Davidson forward Sam Mennenga in the first half.
Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard drives on Davidson forward Sam Mennenga in the first half.
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Michigan State guard Max Christie (5) shoots over Davidson guard Hyunjung Lee (1) in the first half. Michigan State vs Davidson in first round of NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Mar. 18, 2022. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)
Michigan State guard Max Christie (5) shoots over Davidson guard Hyunjung Lee (1) in the first half. Michigan State vs Davidson in first round of NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Mar. 18, 2022. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)
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Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. blocks a shot by Davidson guard Hyunjung Lee in the first half.
Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. blocks a shot by Davidson guard Hyunjung Lee in the first half.
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Michigan State forward Malik Hall and Michigan State forward Joey Hauser, right, battle for the ball with Davidson forward Sam Mennenga in the first half.
Michigan State forward Malik Hall and Michigan State forward Joey Hauser, right, battle for the ball with Davidson forward Sam Mennenga in the first half.
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Michigan State guard Jaden Akins drives to the basket past Davidson guard Michael Jones during the first half of Friday's game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Greenville, S.C.
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins drives to the basket past Davidson guard Michael Jones during the first half of Friday's game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Greenville, S.C.
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Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) and A.J. Hoggard (11) react after they get a lead in the second half.
Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) and A.J. Hoggard (11) react after they get a lead in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Julius Marble II (34) looks to drive on Davidson forward Luka Brajkovic (35) in the second half.
Michigan State forward Julius Marble II (34) looks to drive on Davidson forward Luka Brajkovic (35) in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Julius Marble II (34) and Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) react in the second half.
Michigan State forward Julius Marble II (34) and Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) react in the second half.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo gives instructions near guard A.J. Hoggard, left, in the second half.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo gives instructions near guard A.J. Hoggard, left, in the second half.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo gives instructions in the second half.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo gives instructions in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) is swarmed by Davidson's Grant Huffman (5) and Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (32) in the second half.
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) is swarmed by Davidson's Grant Huffman (5) and Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (32) in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) is swarmed by Davidson’s Grant Huffman (5) and Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (32) and a foul is called on Boachie-Yiadom in the second half.
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) is swarmed by Davidson’s Grant Huffman (5) and Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (32) and a foul is called on Boachie-Yiadom in the second half.
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Davidson head coach Bob McKillop reacts in the second half.
Davidson head coach Bob McKillop reacts in the second half.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts after his team throws the ball away late in the second half.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts after his team throws the ball away late in the second half.
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Davidson guard Foster Loyer (0) calls a timeout after losing his footing in the second half.
Davidson guard Foster Loyer (0) calls a timeout after losing his footing in the second half.
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Michigan State's Joey Hauser (10) comes in to talk with a smiling Tyson Walker (2) along with A.J. Hoggard (11) after Walker sinks his first free throw in the last minute of the game.
Michigan State's Joey Hauser (10) comes in to talk with a smiling Tyson Walker (2) along with A.J. Hoggard (11) after Walker sinks his first free throw in the last minute of the game.
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Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) reacts with Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) after Walker sinks two free throws in the last minute of the game.
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) reacts with Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) after Walker sinks two free throws in the last minute of the game.
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Michigan State cheerleaders perform during a timeout in the first half.
Michigan State cheerleaders perform during a timeout in the first half.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talk to guard A.J. Hoggard, right, in the second half.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talk to guard A.J. Hoggard, right, in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) about to hit the court as teammate Joey Hauser (10) brings down the rebound in the second half.
Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) about to hit the court as teammate Joey Hauser (10) brings down the rebound in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) defends a shot by Davidson forward Sam Mennenga (3) in the second half.
Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) defends a shot by Davidson forward Sam Mennenga (3) in the second half.
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Davidson head coach Bob McKillop reacts in the second half.
Davidson head coach Bob McKillop reacts in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) shoots on Davidson forward Sam Mennenga (3) in the second half.
Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) shoots on Davidson forward Sam Mennenga (3) in the second half.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to an official in the second half.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to an official in the second half.
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The Michigan State band performs in the second half.
The Michigan State band performs in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) shoots against Davidson forward Sam Mennenga (3) in the second half.
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) shoots against Davidson forward Sam Mennenga (3) in the second half.
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A sign amongst the Davidsons fans says "Loyer's Revenge Tour" in reference to Davidson guard Foster Loyer who also played at Michigan State in the second half.
A sign amongst the Davidsons fans says "Loyer's Revenge Tour" in reference to Davidson guard Foster Loyer who also played at Michigan State in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) reacts after a play with Davidson guard Michael Jones (13), bottom right, in the second half.
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) reacts after a play with Davidson guard Michael Jones (13), bottom right, in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) defends a shot by Davidson guard Desmond Watson (4) in the second half.
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) defends a shot by Davidson guard Desmond Watson (4) in the second half.
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Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) brings the ball up court with Davidson forward Sam Mennenga (3) defending in the second half.
Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) brings the ball up court with Davidson forward Sam Mennenga (3) defending in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) shoots over Davidson forward Sam Mennenga (3) in the second half.
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) shoots over Davidson forward Sam Mennenga (3) in the second half.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches in the second half.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) defends a shot by Davidson guard Michael Jones (13) in the second half.
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) defends a shot by Davidson guard Michael Jones (13) in the second half.
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Davidson guard Foster Loyer (0) is briefly with Miles Bridges who played at Michigan State and is now with Charlotte Hornets after the game.
Davidson guard Foster Loyer (0) is briefly with Miles Bridges who played at Michigan State and is now with Charlotte Hornets after the game.
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Forward Gabe Brown enters as Michigan State basketball team arrives before the game. Michigan State vs Davidson in first round of NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Mar. 18, 2022.
Forward Gabe Brown enters as Michigan State basketball team arrives before the game. Michigan State vs Davidson in first round of NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Mar. 18, 2022.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, right, and Michigan State basketball team arrives before the game. Michigan State vs Davidson in first round of NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Mar. 18, 2022.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, right, and Michigan State basketball team arrives before the game. Michigan State vs Davidson in first round of NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Mar. 18, 2022.
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Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) during the shoot-around before the game.
Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) during the shoot-around before the game.
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Michigan State forward Joey Hauser shoots the ball during warm ups before the game.
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser shoots the ball during warm ups before the game.
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Michigan State guard Tyson Walker during warm ups before the game.
Michigan State guard Tyson Walker during warm ups before the game.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo during shoot around before the game. Michigan State vs Davidson in first round of NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Mar. 18, 2022. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo during shoot around before the game. Michigan State vs Davidson in first round of NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Mar. 18, 2022. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)
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