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March Madness: Michigan State upends No. 2 Marquette, and Shaka Smart's Sweet 16 drought continues

Yahoo Sports college basketball writer Nick Bromberg takes you through 7-seed Michigan State’s tough win over 2-seed Marquette in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Marquette got off to a good start on Sunday with a steal after the opening tip that led to a 2-0 lead.

But No. 7 seed Michigan State responded with an 11-0 run and turned back multiple Golden Eagles rallies in a 69-60 win to upend No. 2 Marquette and advance to the Sweet 16. The Golden Eagles became the fourth top-two seed to fall short of the Sweet 16, joining No.