Photos: Ole Miss vs. Michigan State in NCAA Sweet 16

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Photos: Ole Miss vs. Michigan State in NCAA Sweet 16

Photos from the NCAA South Region semifinals - Ole Miss versus Michigan State - in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at State Farm Arena on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Mississippi guard Matthew Murrell (11) drives against Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) during the first half in the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) attempts a shot against Mississippi forward Malik Dia (0) during the first half in the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Mississippi guard Davon Barnes (7) drives against Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) during the first half in the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Mississippi guard Jaylen Murray (5) makes a move on Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) as he jumps over during the first half in the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Mississippi forward Malik Dia (0) attempts a dunk against Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) during the first half in the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Mississippi guard Sean Pedulla (3) attempts a three-point basket against Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) during the first half in the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Mississippi guard Dre Davis (14) defends Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) during the first half in the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State mascot performs during their game against Mississippi in the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) controls the ball against a Michigan State player during the start of the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Mississippi controls the ball against Michigan State during the start of the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State controls the ball against Mississippi during the start of the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Mississippi forward Malik Dia (0) and Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) jump for the opening tipoff to start their game in the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Mississippi forward Malik Dia (0) and Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) jump for the opening tipoff to start their game in the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Mississippi cheerleaders are shown before Mississippi’s game against Michigan State during the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Mississippi cheerleaders run onto the court as before Mississippi players step on the floor before their game against Michigan State during the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The national anthem is played before the game between Mississippi and Michigan State during the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) is introduced before their game against Mississippi during the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The arena goes dark before the teams are introduced before Mississippi and Michigan State play during the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The national anthem is played before the game between Mississippi and Michigan State during the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Mississippi guard Matthew Murrell (11) drives against Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) during the first half in the NCAA Tournament South Regional Semifinal at State Farm Arena, Friday, March, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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