The rough fall for Michigan State fans continued on Friday night.
Michigan State basketball looked poised for a big-time victory over No. 2 Gonzaga, with the Spartans leading by double-digits in the second half. However, a Gonzaga rally and Jaden Akins’ buzzer beater coming up short resulted in a Spartans’ 64-63 defeat.
Check out some of the best photos from Friday’s matchup between Michigan State and Gonzaga:
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; A detailed view of the center court logo before…SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: A general view of the basketball court during the second…SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: A general view of the basketball court during the second…SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: A general view of the basketball court during the second…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; A general overview of the court before the game…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) shoots the ball…SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Drew Timme #2 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Mady Sissoko…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans players celebrate on the bench during…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans players stretch before the game against…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans players stretch before the game against…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans players stretch before the game against…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans players warm up before the game…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Rasir Bolton (45) shoots the ball…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) shoots the ball…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Fans react in the stands during the first half…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Malachi Smith (13) dives for a…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Julian Strawther (0) is defended by…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo (left) reacts…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans guard Pierre Brooks (1) gestures after…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) reacts during the…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Rasir Bolton (45) reacts during the…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) shoots the…Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) goes to…SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Julian Strawther #0 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs dribbles against Malik…SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Anton Watson #22 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs dribbles against A.J.…SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Anton Watson #22 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs dribbles against A.J.…SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks…
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