The Spartans and Trojans, soon to be conference foes beginning in the fall of 2024, have faced one another just once in tournament history. Then No. 2-seed MSU defeated No. 10-seed USC 74-69 in the Second Round of the 2009 NCAA Tournament.
Spartans Illustrated - Michigan State earns No. 7-seed, will face No. 10-seed USC
Michigan State earned a No. 7-seed for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, its 25th straight appearance.
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