The UCLA men’s basketball team (17-9)) took care of the hardest part already: Earning a seed in this year’s NCAA tournament.
However, that seed was unfortunately one of the 11-seeds that forces them to play their way into the Round of 64 later this evening. Their opponent, the Michigan State Spartans (15-12), is also hoping to spoil the Bruins’ dreams of getting into the meat of the bracket.
The winner of tonight’s matchup will go on to play No. 6-seeded BYU. Should they continue to prevail against the Cougars, they’ll face the winner of No.