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, where it faces No. 15 seed Bryant (23-11) on Friday in Cleveland.

The Bryant Bulldogs Men's Basketball team is moving on to the NCAA Tournament after defeating Maine in the American East Title game 77-59 in Smithfield on Saturday afternoon.

While some of the details are still coming out, like time and TV channel, here's what we know now for Michigan State basketball's game vs. Bryant: Date: Friday, March 21, 2025. The Spartans will start their tournament on Friday when they face Bryant in Cleveland at Rocket Arena.

The Big Ten champion Spartans will be the No. 2 seed in the South Region and face No. 15 seed Bryant in the first round Friday at Rocket Arena. Tip-off times and TV networks will be announced later Sunday.

EAST LANSING – Michigan State will open the NCAA Tournament not too far from home. The Spartans (27-6) landed a No. 2 seed in the South Region and will face No. 15 Bryant (23-11) in a first-round game on Thursday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.