Friday's Sweet 16 battle between the No. 3 Kansas State Wildcats and No. 7 Michigan State Spartans has turned into an instant classic and both teams are currently trading haymakers in overtime.
This was a fun, competitive battle for the entire eventing as the two opponents went back and forth from the opening tip. A Cam Carter three at the end of the first half would give Kansas State a 43-39 lead heading into the half.
The Wildcats were able to take an eight-point lead coming out of the half, but got a scare when star guard Markquis Nowell sustained an ankle injury. With Nowell briefly out, the Spartans were able to storm back and re-tie the contest. Nowell would come back in and continue to hook his K-State teammates up on offense with assists.
Trailing by two in the final minute of regulation, Spartans guard Tyson Walker stepped up with a clutch layup to tie the game at 82 with six seconds left. Nowell would miss his layup at the other end, triggering overtime.
More to come.