The Spartans had the home atmosphere, but could not keep up with the Tar Heels. Tom Izzo talks about the loss.
The UNC Tar Heels are the 2009 NCAA champions after defeating the Michigan State Spartans 89-72. Watch as "One Shining Moment" concludes this year's tournament.
It could be a bruising affair down low as Goran Suton and the Spartans battle Tyler Hansbrough and the Tar Heels. Jason Horowitz, Steve Lappas, and Bruiser Flint break down the frontcourt battle.
Steve Lappas and Drexel Head Coach Bruiser Flint discuss with Jason Horowitz the evolution of college basketball since Michigan State defeated Indiana State in the finals 30 years ago.
St. John's Head Coach Norm Roberts and Steve Lappas join Jason Horowitz to discuss the coaching legacy of Michigan State's Tom Izzo as well as the Spartans' home court advantage.
The Michigan State Spartans could have their hands full with a potent UNC backcourt. Jason Horowitz, Steve Lappas, and Norm Roberts break down the battle of the backcourt.
Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo gives credit to a good UNC team while expressing his hope that winning a national championship will help the people of Michigan in some way.
Jason Horowitz is joined by St. John's Head Coach Norm Roberts and Steve Lappas as they discuss the matchup of last December's blowout win by North Carolina over Michigan State at Ford Field.
Gary Parrish joins Jason Horowitz to share his thoughts on Jim Calhoun and whether the UConn coach will call it quits soon. They also discuss the effect playing in Ford Field has had on the teams.
The Michigan State Spartans and UNC Tar Heels will square off for the national championship after beating UConn and Villanova, respectively. Jim Nantz and Clark Kellogg break down tonight's games.
The Michigan State Spartans will play for their third national title after beating the UConn Huskies 82-73. Head coach Tom Izzo and Kalin Lucas talk about their big win.
Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo and guards Travis Walton and Kalin Lucas talk about how they were able to defeat the UConn Huskies in the Final Four.
Tom Izzo will be looking to take advantage of Goran Suton's outside shooting ability against the UConn Huskies. Jason Horowitz, Steve Lappas, and Tim Brando break down the frontcourt matchups.
Can Kalin Lucas and his teammates win the battle of the backcourt against A.J. Price and the UConn Huskies. Jason Horowitz, Steve Lappas, and Tim Brando break down the matchups.
The coaching carousel is a hot topic during the Final Four, as vacancies at some of the nation's top programs remain unfilled. Gary Parrish and Jason Horowitz have more.
The Michigan State Spartans knocked out the overall top seed Louisville Cardinals to advance to the Final Four. Gus Johnson and Len Elmore recap the Spartans' 64-52 win.
Bill Raftery and Steve Lappas join Jason Horowitz to discuss the coaching accomplishments of Jim Calhoun, Tom Izzo, Jay Wright and Roy Williams.
Tom Izzo and the Spartans needed one more win vs. top-seeded Louisville to play in a Final Four in their home state. Lauren Shehadi has the scores and highlights from Sunday's Regional Finals.
Michigan State gave the Final Four a hometown feel, stopping overall No. 1 seed Louisville 64-52 Sunday to win the Midwest Regional.
The Louisville Cardinals cruised into the Elite Eight after crushing Arizona while the Michigan State Spartans narrowly defeated Kansas. Gus Johnson and Len Elmore recap both of the games.
Kalin Lucas converts a three-point play with 48.1 seconds left to lift Michigan State past the Kansas Jayhawks 67-62, sending the defending champions home and lifting the Spartans to the Elite Eight.
Earl Clark had 19 points and nine rebounds, leading Louisville to one of the most lopsided routs in regional round history, 103-64 over Arizona on Friday night.
The Kansas Jayhawks and Michigan State Spartans will meet in the next round of the NCAA Tournament after knocking out Dayton and USC. Gus Johnson and Len Elmore break down the day's games.
The Pitt Panthers fought off the Oklahoma State Cowboys to reach the Sweet 16, while the Louisville Cardinals also advanced with a win over Siena. Verne Lundquist and Bill Raftery recap the games.
Terrence Williams had 24 points and 15 rebounds, rallying top-seeded Louisville in the final minutes for a 79-72 win over Siena in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday.
Travis Walton scored a career-high 18 points to lift the second-seeded Spartans to a 74-69 victory over 10th-seeded Southern California on Sunday in the Midwest Regional.
On Selection Sunday, there was a lot of doubt if Arizona belonged in the field of 65. Just a week later, the Wildcats had a chance to prove that they were suitable for the Sweet 16.
The Syracuse Orange and Arizona Wildcats are on to the Sweet 16 after beating Arizona State and Cleveland State. Ian Eagle and Jim Spanarkel recap the day's action from Miami.
Cole Aldrich posted a triple-double with 13 points, 20 rebounds and 10 blocked shots to lead the Kansas Jayhawks past the 11th-seeded Flyers 60-43 in the second round Sunday.
Siena and Ohio State would need two overtimes to decide the winner and it was Siena who came away with the victory 74-72.
Cleveland State raced to an early 17-point lead Friday night and stunned one-time No. 1-ranked Wake Forest 84-69.
It is another win for a 12 seed over a 5 seed as Arizona takes care of Utah 84-71 in a first round Midwest Region matchup.
Southern Cal takes its momentum from last week's Pac-10 Tournament run into the NCAA Tournament as they took on Boston college in Minneapolis.
Raymar Morgan scored 16 points and Goran Suton had 11 points and 17 rebounds as Michigan State bullied 15th-seeded Robert Morris in a 77-62 victory in the first round of the Midwest Regional on Friday night.
Overall top team Louisville uncoiled its full-court press in the second half and rolled to a 74-54 victory over Morehead State that completed 25 years of perfection by No. 1 seeds.
The 11th seeded Dayton Flyers upset the sixth seeded Mountaineers of West Virginia 68-60 in a first round Midwest matchup.
Sherron Collins scored a season-high 32 points and Cole Aldrich had 23 to help the defending NCAA champions hold off Ben Woodside and the 14th-seeded Bison of North Dakota State 84-74 in the first round Friday.
The Louisville Cardinals are the overall top seed in the NCAA Tournament. Gary Parrish joins Jason Horowitz to take a closer look at the Midwest Regional.
Greg Gumbel, Seth Davis, and Greg Anthony introduce this year's top seeds in the NCAA Tournament.
Find out which teams will be joining the Louisville Cardinals in the Midwest Region. Seth Davis and Greg Anthony take a quick look at the bracket and share their thoughts with Greg Gumbel.
The CBS College Sports coaches give their take on the first-round matchups in the Midwest Region.
CollegeRPI.com's Jerry Palm was just one team off in his bracket predictions. Palm breaks down the Committee's bracket.