TULSA, OK – MARCH 17: Teammates Cassius Winston #5 and Lourawls Nairn Jr. #11 of the Michigan State Spartans react against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at BOK Center on March 17, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
By Fred Segal on

Michigan State’s NCAA Tournament season is off to a great start as they crushed Miami 78-58 in a first round matchup Friday night in Tulsa.  It didn’t start out easy for the Spartans though. The Hurricanes jumped out to a 10-0 lead from the opening tip, and held a 17-5 lead halfway through the first half.  But Michigan State calmed down, and the final 30 minutes of the game was all Sparty, as MSU went on a 30-8 run to close the first half and kept rolling the rest of the way.

Let’s take a look at some tweets from when Michigan State was down early…

https://twitter.com/dailyfantasypix/status/842914570922573824

https://twitter.com/WorldofIsaac/status/842913475177431045

https://twitter.com/atvs_jakenazar/status/842911676173377536

Also, when Miami was dominating in the first half, this account made sure to remind everyone of  its documented VIP pick made before the game…

Finally, here are some very rational, patient, and measured college basketball fans. The commentary about legendary Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo is especially amusing…

About Fred Segal

Fred Segal, 35, grew up in the Miami, Florida area and currently lives in Coral Springs, Florida, with his wife and two children. He is currently an attorney practicing in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the law firm Broad and Cassel. Fred is a graduate of the University of Florida and is a rabid, borderline unhealthy, supporter of the Florida Gators.

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