University of Connecticut Athletics
Connecticut to Face Michigan State in Final Four
3/29/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
March 29, 2009
STORRS, Conn. - The tip-off time for the University of Connecticut's Final Four game is set for 6:07 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. The Huskies will face Michigan State in their third Final Four appearance in program history.
The Spartans took down overall No. 1-seed Louisville 64-52 Sunday afternoon in Indianapolis. It was the second time the Cardinals have been eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in the regional final. Michigan State's Final Four berth falls on the 30-year anniversary of the team's national title with Magic Johnson.
Connecticut surpassed Missouri 82-75 Saturday behind 23 points from freshman Kemba Walker (Bronx, N.Y.) to win the West Regional. Fans can follow the Huskies to Detroit and those interested can find ticket and travel information here!
