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WASHINGTON, D.C. — It's been 12 years since UConn and Michigan State last met in the NCAA Tournament, but that matchup served as a major step in the Huskies' quest for an improbable national championship. Could Friday night spark another UConn run?
UConn had trouble shaking Furman in the first round of this tournament, but a comfortable win over UCLA and vintage performance from Alex Karaban have Huskies fans believing a third title run in four years could be on the table. Tom Izzo and Michigan State would like to put a stop to it in the nation's capital.
While the Spartans have a Hall of Fame coach and plenty of prestige themselves, they have arguably been overlooked in an East Region loaded with historic programs and accomplished coaches. A win over Dan Hurley and UConn would ensure Izzo's squad is overlooked no more.
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Michigan State cruised to wins over North Dakota State and Louisville on the opening weekend of the tournament, responding just about every time the Cardinals attempted to make a run in their second-round matchup. With Jeremy Fears Jr. coming off a 16-assist game for the Spartans and Solo Ball struggling mightily for the Huskies on the first weekend, Michigan State is hoping guard play is the difference on Friday.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from the Sweet 16 game between UConn and Michigan State on Friday. Follow along below with the latest from Washington D.C.
UConn vs. Michigan State basketball score
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UConn vs. Michigan State live updates, highlights from 2026 March Madness Sweet 16 game
Updates will begin ahead of tip-off on Friday.
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UConn vs. Michigan State start time
- Date: Friday, March 27
- Time: 9:45 p.m. ET
UConn and Michigan State are scheduled to tip off at 9:45 p.m. ET from Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on Friday, though the game would start later if the matchup between Duke and St. John's ran longer than expected.
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What channel is UConn vs. Michigan State on today?
- TV channels: CBS
- Live streams: Paramount+ or Fubo
Friday's Sweet 16 game between UConn and Michigan State will air nationally on CBS. Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery and Grant Hill will be on the call from Capital One Arena, with Tracy Wolfson reporting from the sidelines.
Cord-cutters can also stream the games through NCAA March Madness Live by logging into their TV provider or through Paramount+ or Fubo.
March Madness schedule 2026
Sweet 16
Thursday, March 26
| No. 11 Texas vs. No. 2 Purdue | 7:10 p.m. | - | - |
| No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 9 Iowa | 7:30 p.m. | - | - |
| No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 1 Arizona | 9:45 p.m. | - | - |
| No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 2 Houston | 10:05 p.m. | - | - |
Friday, March 27
| No. 5 St. John’s vs. No. 1 Duke | 7:10 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 1 Michigan | 7:35 p.m. | TBS, truTV, DIRECTV |
| No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 2 UConn | 9:45 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 2 Iowa State | 10:10 p.m. | TBS, truTV, DIRECTV |
Elite Eight
Saturday, March 28
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, truTV, DIRECTV |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, truTV, DIRECTV |
Sunday, March 29
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
Final Four
Saturday, April 4
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, truTV, DIRECTV |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, truTV, DIRECTV |
National championship
Monday, April 6
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:50 p.m. | TBS, truTV, DIRECTV |
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