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Arizona Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State has advanced to the Final Four on the two strengths of the Spartan team: rebounding and defense. Through four games, MSU is holding its opponents to an average of 58.0 points. The Spartans are also dominating the glass, owning a rebound margin of +18.5. In four NCAA Tournament games, four different Spartans have led the team in scoring. In the First-Round contest, Andre Hutson scored 15 points against Alabama State. Aloysius Anagonye and Charlie Bell each scored 13 points against Fresno State. Bell led the Spartans with 21 points vs. Gonzaga. Against Temple, David Thomas paced MSU with a career-high 19 points. Arizona and Michigan State have three common opponents from 2000-01. Arizona is 3-2 against Illinois (W, 79-76; L, 81-73 & W, 87-81); Purdue (L, 72-69) and Gonzaga (W, 101-87). MSU is 2-1 against the three.
Michigan State 85 Arizona 77
Duke Blue Devils vs Maryland Terps
For the fourth time this season, Duke and Maryland will tangle. Although North Carolina has typically been the Blue Devils' top rival, it would be a strong argument to say that the Terps have filled that role this season. Maryland has won only one of the meetings, but has been competitive in all three, including blowing a 10-point lead inside the final minute of the first contest.
Maryland 83 Duke 78
Maryland & Michigan State
M & M
