A battle of state colleges is coming to your screen when 7-seed Michigan State and 3-seed Kansas State face off at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, March 23, looking to punch their golden ticket to the Elite Eight in the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
The East region is wide open after No. 1 Purdue and No. 5 Duke were knocked out of the competition early. The other two standing opponents in the East are No. 4 Tennessee and No. 9 Florida Atlantic.
The Spartans are making their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019, when they reached the Final Four before falling to Texas Tech. They’re coming in hot after knocking down No. 2 Marquette 69-60.
This is Tom Izzo’s 15th appearance in the regional competition and the 17th overall for the Spartans since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.
The Wildcats are making their 18th overall Sweet 16 appearance and first since 2018 when they reached and fell in the Elite Eight to Loyola Chicago. They’re coming in hot after unseating No. 6 seed Kentucky 75-69.
Markquis Nowell has been an outstanding force in the Wildcats’ offense. The guard was one assist shy of posting consecutive double-doubles in his first two NCAA Tournament games, ending the weekend with a game-high 27 points, nine assists and three steals. His performance Sunday was the most points by a Wildcat in March Madness since Rodney McGruder scored 30 against Southern Mississippi on March 15, 2012.
TSN’s MARCH MADNESS HQ
Live NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Predictor tool
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 3 Kansas State in the NCAA Tournament. Follow below for complete results from the March Madness Sweet 16 game.
Michigan State vs. Kansas State score
| 1 | 2 | F | |
| Michigan State | |||
| Kansas State |
Michigan State vs. Kansas State live updates, highlights from 2023 March Madness
(All times Eastern)
5:50 p.m.: Both teams have arrived to the madness at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The squads are locked in for this highly anticipated 3 vs. 7 matchup. Tickets to the Elite Eight are within arms reach.
#MarchMadness in The Mecca pic.twitter.com/PYfmWYYIR8
— Michigan State Men’s Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) March 23, 2023
📍 @TheGarden pic.twitter.com/kZxxnhyVFQ
— Michigan State Men’s Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) March 23, 2023
In the moment#KStateMBB x #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/RrgbQhSlH2
— K-State Men’s Basketball (@KStateMBB) March 23, 2023
The Garden #KStateMBB x #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/79CnGpuiPP
— K-State Men’s Basketball (@KStateMBB) March 23, 2023
What channel is Michigan State vs. Kansas State on today?
- TV channel: TBS
- Live stream: NCAA March Madness Live, Sling TV
Basketball fans hoping to watch the battle of Mr. March’s Spartans and the last-standing Wildcats can find it on TBS. There will also be a live stream of the game available on NCAA March Madness Live and Sling TV.
MORE: Watch NCAA Tournament games live with Sling TV
Michigan State vs. Kansas State start time
- Date: Thursday, March 23
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
The Sweet 16 game between Michigan State and Kansas State will tip off at 6:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in the heart of Manhattan.
March Madness schedule 2023
Sweet 16
Thursday, March 23
Friday, March 24
Elite Eight
Saturday, March 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
Sunday, March 26
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 2 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 4:55 p.m. | CBS |
Final Four
Saturday, April 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. | CBS |
National championship
Monday, April 3
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 9 p.m. | CBS |