CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Michigan News Source) – March Madness is officially here and the Michigan State University (MSU) Spartans are moving on.

The Spartans men’s basketball team defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 69-51 in the first game of the NCAA Tournament.

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Tyson Walker led the team with 19 points. The Spartans never trailed during the game and led at halftime 31-24.

Michigan State will play Saturday in Charlotte against the winner of the North Carolina and Wagner game.