Michigan State defeated New Mexico 71-63 to ... First, Tre Holloman did. Then Jaden Akins did. Then Frankie Fidler did. Even Szymon Zapala did, after falling to the end of the rotation.

With Jase Richardson entering the NBA draft, Tre Holloman in the portal and Jaden Akins graduating, Michigan State basketball has big shoes to fill.

from Tre Holloman to Jaden Akins, who hit a tough layup down the close and two critical free throws. THE KID: Michigan State's Jase Richardson sees game like 10-year vet; prodigy ready for NCAA ...

Michigan State basketball once again took ... consecutive NCAA appearance and the second in the last three years. Jaden Akins scored 16 points, Tre Holloman added 14 and Fidler had 10 points.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Michigan State has blown this one open. There will be no upset for Bryant. Jaden Akins soars in for a slam down the left. It's 81-57 with 3:10 left.