Hometown Bulldogs use tough defense to confuse Sparty 
Butler will play in the Final Four in their hometown against Michigan State, who got to reach the Final Four in their home state last season, and the Spartans are missing their best offensive player, which is something that the defensive-minded Bulld...
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Four Who Endured
While you consider the wreckage that is probably your N.C.A.A. tournament bracket, and our Times staff picks, it is possible to have one Final Four team correct and be in the top five.
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Injuries Will Cost Michigan State
Michigan State needed a miracle three-pointer of their own to earn a berth in the Sweet Sixteen but without guard Kalin Lucas, Sparty will struggle.
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Aggies will cover, and push Spartans to limit
There’s usually a 5-12 upset somewhere in the mix, and as a double-digit underdog, look for the Aggies to cover that spread, and possibly knock the Spartans out altogether.
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Spartans Are Only Sweet This Year
Last year’s runner up, the Michigan State Spartans, finished the regular season in a three way tie at the top of the Big 10 conference standings with Purdue and Ohio State.
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