Michigan State shifts into March mode, 14th-seed North Dakota St. eyes upset

Michigan State knows the NCAA Tournament drill more than many programs.

The third-seeded Spartans are preparing for their NCAA record-tying 28th consecutive March Madness with Thursday's East Region first-round matchup against No. 14 North Dakota State in Buffalo, N.Y.

For seniors Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler, that means one final opportunity to put everything together. The veteran duo feels ready.

"I think both of us are playing our best basketball, so it's understanding how we can impact winning...