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EXPLAINED: Tom izzo sheds tears as michigan state advances to elite eight for first time since 2019 | Vintage Vibes

Izzo is tearing up as the Spartans are moving on. | Screenshot via @MarchMadnessMBB on X.

Michigan State is moving on.

After a nailbiter of a 73-70 win over the Ole Miss Rebels in the Sweet 16 on Friday night, the Spartans are advancing in the 2025 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. The victory has them advancing to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019—and also made head coach Tom Izzo shed a tear when talking about his team.

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