Michigan State Rolls to 87–62 Victory Over Bryant in March Madness

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) gestures after hitting a three-point basket against Bryant in the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, in Cleveland on March 21, 2025. Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo

CLEVELAND—Coen Carr came off the bench and had a career-high 18 points and nine rebounds as second-seeded Michigan State rolled to a 87–62 victory over No. 15 seed Bryant on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Jase Richardson added 15 points for coach Tom Izzo’s Spartans (28–6), who trailed for most of the first 15 minutes before taking control.