Michigan State and LSU will battle in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament Friday, March 29, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Let's get to know the Tigers. Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press
Free Press columnists and sports writers give their predictions as to who'll win the NCAA tournament East Region semifinal between Michigan State basketball and LSU.
Shawn Windsor
Michigan State 68, LSU 63: The Tigers are bigger, more athletic and have more speed. The Spartans have more skill and connectedness. They earn the shot at Duke.
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