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Gallery: Michigan State advances to Elite Eight after defeating Oklahoma

By Chase Gaewski Staff photographer
Michigan State takes the court moments before the team's match up against Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, March 27, 2015.
Michigan State takes the court moments before the team's match up against Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, March 27, 2015. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Oklahoma's Buddy Hield (24) drives the ball in the paint around Michigan State's Bryn Forbes (5) early in the first half.
Oklahoma's Buddy Hield (24) drives the ball in the paint around Michigan State's Bryn Forbes (5) early in the first half. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
MSU's Lourawls Nairn Jr. (11) moves around the court as Oklahoma gets set to run an inbounds play.
MSU's Lourawls Nairn Jr. (11) moves around the court as Oklahoma gets set to run an inbounds play. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Buddy Hield (24) works his way around MSU's defense, looking to score for the Sooners.
Buddy Hield (24) works his way around MSU's defense, looking to score for the Sooners. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Hield goes up for a jump shot, but is blocked by MSU's Denzel Valentine (45).
Hield goes up for a jump shot, but is blocked by MSU's Denzel Valentine (45). Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Oklahoma's Frank Booker falls backwards onto the court after attempting but missing a shot.
Oklahoma's Frank Booker falls backwards onto the court after attempting but missing a shot. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Hield (24) looks for an opening into the paint, but is pushed away by Nairn Jr. (11).
Hield (24) looks for an opening into the paint, but is pushed away by Nairn Jr. (11). Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Oklahoma's TaShawn Thomas (35) towers over MSU's offense in attempt to grab a rebound late in the second half.
Oklahoma's TaShawn Thomas (35) towers over MSU's offense in attempt to grab a rebound late in the second half. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
OU's Thomas (35) goes for a shot in the paint, but is blocked by Marvin Clark Jr.
OU's Thomas (35) goes for a shot in the paint, but is blocked by Marvin Clark Jr. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Oklahoma's bench celebrates as Oklahoma steadily takes the lead toward the end of first half.
Oklahoma's bench celebrates as Oklahoma steadily takes the lead toward the end of first half. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
MSU's Gavin Schilling (34) grabs on to the rim after being blocked by OU's D.J. Bennett.
MSU's Gavin Schilling (34) grabs on to the rim after being blocked by OU's D.J. Bennett. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Denzel Valentine, center, embraces Travis Trice, left, as Michigan State defeats Oklahoma 62-58.
Denzel Valentine, center, embraces Travis Trice, left, as Michigan State defeats Oklahoma 62-58. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Oklahoma walks back to their locker room after losing to Michigan State in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.
Oklahoma walks back to their locker room after losing to Michigan State in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Published on March 28, 2015 at 2:08 am

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