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  Tom Izzo showed why he has the highest tournament winning percentage of any active coach. AP

Onward, Spartans

Michigan State solves Temple zone, heads to Final Four

Death. Taxes. Michigan State in the Final Four. That's the pattern starting to develop as the Spartans held off Temple 69-62 on Sunday in Atlanta to advance to the national semifinals for the third consecutive year. They'll attempt to defend their crown in Minneapolis against Maryland, Duke and the winner of today's Arizona-Illinois game.

Closer Look: Thomas inspired by cousin's cancer
Video Box: One on One: Tom Izzo


Izzo's program quickly achieves elite status
Michigan State is only the third team since 1985 to reach three consecutive Final Fours.
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With plenty on his mind, Thomas has game of his life
Michigan State's anonymous senior had 19 points on 8 of 10 shooting and seven rebounds Sunday.
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Once again, Chaney falls short of Final Four
Temple's 69-year-old coach lost in the regional final for the fifth time in his career.
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No. 1 Spartans only high seed to advance in South


 

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