Michigan State basketball's Big Ten tournament came to an end Saturday with a loss to Wisconsin. Next up, the real March Madness.

Wisconsin ended Michigan State's Big Ten Tournament a little early Saturday, beating the No. 1 seed 77-74 in a tight semifinal matchup. The Badgers came through with some clutch defense in the final seconds to hold the three-point lead and keep the Spartans from tying things up.

Wisconsin has ended Michigan State basketball's Big Ten Tournament run in the semifinal in a hard fought 77-74 game

Michigan State opens against No. 15 Bryant on Friday (10 p.m., TBS) while Michigan (25-9) earned a No. 5 seed in the same region and will face No. 12 UC San Diego on Thursday (10 p.m., TBS) in Denver.

It’s Michigan State basketball vs. Bryant in March Madness to open the 2025 NCAA tournament in the South region.

For the 27th straight season, Michigan State will play in March Madness. After an unexpected run to the top of the Big Ten standings this season, the Spartans (27-6) earned a No. 2 seed in the South Region,