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NCAA Tournament East Regional

Gallery: Michigan State defeats Louisville to advance to Final Four

By Chase Gaewski Staff photographer
Louisville's Anas Mahmoud runs out to the court moments before the start of Louisville and Michigan State's battle for the Final Four in the Carrier Dome.
Louisville's Anas Mahmoud runs out to the court moments before the start of Louisville and Michigan State's battle for the Final Four in the Carrier Dome. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Louisville's Wayne Blackshear goes for a 3-point shot early in the first half.
Louisville's Wayne Blackshear goes for a 3-point shot early in the first half. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Louisville's Montrezl Harrell goes for a rebound in the paint.
Louisville's Montrezl Harrell goes for a rebound in the paint. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino peers on to the court during a break in the game toward the end of the first half.
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino peers on to the court during a break in the game toward the end of the first half. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Terry Rozier goes for a shot in the paint over the Spartans defense.
Terry Rozier goes for a shot in the paint over the Spartans defense. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
MSU's Marvin Clark Jr. tumbles for the ball after going for a rebound in the paint.
MSU's Marvin Clark Jr. tumbles for the ball after going for a rebound in the paint. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Harrell forces his way through Michigan State's defense late in the second half.
Harrell forces his way through Michigan State's defense late in the second half. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Louisville's Rozier goes for a 3-point shot late in the second half.
Louisville's Rozier goes for a 3-point shot late in the second half. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
MSU's Bryn Forbes goes for a shot but falls as Lousiville's Mangok Mathiang goes for a block.
MSU's Bryn Forbes goes for a shot but falls as Lousiville's Mangok Mathiang goes for a block. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
UofL's Mathiang (12) fights for a rebound in the paint.
UofL's Mathiang (12) fights for a rebound in the paint. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Forbes celebrates after Michigan State pulls ahead of Louisville in the second half.
Forbes celebrates after Michigan State pulls ahead of Louisville in the second half. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Michigan State's Denzel Valentine (45) and Branden Dawson (22) touch foreheads as Michigan State gains a lead over Louisville.
Michigan State's Denzel Valentine (45) and Branden Dawson (22) touch foreheads as Michigan State gains a lead over Louisville. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Pitino yells to his team during a huddle.
Pitino yells to his team during a huddle. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Louisville scrambles for a rebound at the start of overtime.
Louisville scrambles for a rebound at the start of overtime. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Louisville calls a time out during overtime as Michigan State pulls ahead.
Louisville calls a time out during overtime as Michigan State pulls ahead. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Louisville's defense fights for a rebound in the paint over Michigan State's Valentine.
Louisville's defense fights for a rebound in the paint over Michigan State's Valentine. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Anton Gill, center, puts a towel over his face as Michigan State secures its victory over the Cardinals.
Anton Gill, center, puts a towel over his face as Michigan State secures its victory over the Cardinals. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Michigan State's entire team runs onto the court as the game clock hits zero at the end of overtime.
Michigan State's entire team runs onto the court as the game clock hits zero at the end of overtime. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Michigan State shows off the team's NCAA East Regional trophy following the game.
Michigan State shows off the team's NCAA East Regional trophy following the game. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Travis Trice (left) and Valentine (right) embrace as Michigan State secures its East Regional win.
Travis Trice (left) and Valentine (right) embrace as Michigan State secures its East Regional win. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Michigan State defeats Louisville 76-70 in overtime.
Michigan State defeats Louisville 76-70 in overtime. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Forbes cuts a piece of the net following the team's win.
Forbes cuts a piece of the net following the team's win. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo waves the net in the air as spectators cheer.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo waves the net in the air as spectators cheer. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
The Spartans tie pieces of the net to the top of their hats as they are greeted by fans and family.
The Spartans tie pieces of the net to the top of their hats as they are greeted by fans and family. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Forbes wipes his eyes as he tears up in a post-game interview at the center of the court.
Forbes wipes his eyes as he tears up in a post-game interview at the center of the court. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Published on March 29, 2015 at 10:30 pm

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