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Joshua Lanford heroics spark MSU upset of No. 2 Michigan, likely securing NCAA tournament bid

Michigan State entered Sunday's regular season finale in unfamiliar territory — squarely on the NCAA tournament bubble.

It left in much better shape — with a win No. 2 Michigan and a likely at-large bid to the NCAA tournament secured.

Facing the Wolverines for the second of a back-to-back set against their rivals, the Spartans held a 61-59 lead with less than a minute remaining in Sunday's game. With the game in the balance, Aaron Henry found Joshua Langford on the wing in a halfcourt set. The senior guard didn't hesitate.

Big 3 from senior Langford

With Michigan's Chandee Brown Jr.