Vladislav Goldin and Michigan proved a bit too much for UC San Diego as Michigan escapes with a 68-65 win in the first round ...

AJ Hoggard and Michigan State will be crossing paths in the first weekend of the NCAA tournament, even though the Spartans and Vanderbilt won't meet.

The Michigan State Spartans (14-6, 1-2) are set for their second Big Ten series of the year, heading out east to face the Penn State Nittany Lions (15-5, 4-2).

Much of college basketball's old guard has moved on, but Tom Izzo and Rick Pitino are still contending for championships.