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Michigan State vs. Bucknell in NCAA tournament: Scouting report, pick

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston speaks to the media after learning their fate for the NCAA tournament on Sunday, March 11, 2018, in East Lansing. Video by Chris Solari/DFP

Free Press sports writer Chris Solari breaks down Friday's Midwest Region opening-round game between No. 3 Michigan State and No. 14 Bucknell.

Records: No. 3 seed Michigan State (29-6, 16-2 Big Ten); No. 14 Bucknell (25-9, 16-2 Patriot League).

Fast facts: 7:10 p.m. Friday (CBS) at Little Caesars Arena, Deteroit.