The Michigan State Spartans return to action today on Paradise Island in the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis event after escaping Loyola Chicago in a hard-fought win yesterday to advance in the winner’s bracket. Up today is the No. 22 Connecticut Huskies. The game marks the second time the Spartans are facing a ranked opponent this season in six games.
The No. 22 Huskies are coming off a double-overtime thriller yesterday, besting the No. 19 Auburn Tigers 115-109. UConn has five players this season averaging double-figures, led by forward Adama Sanogo 15.