(WXYZ) — Michigan State players reacted to their Final Four loss against Texas Tech on Saturday night. The Spartans lost 61-51 to the Red Raiders and failed to make the National Championship.
Read and watch some of the reaction to the loss from MSU players below, from 7 Action Sports Anchor Brad Galli.
"At the end of the day, we just gotta make shots."
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 7, 2019
Nick Ward kept repeating that over and over after Michigan State's loss to Texas Tech. He said it was the story of the game. #FinalFour pic.twitter.com/9jR9ZFJfo8
Xavier Tillman said the offense Michigan State was forced to run against Texas Tech made him a little uncomfortable pic.twitter.com/gcLstimV3G
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 7, 2019
Tom Izzo didn't like being asked about Cassius Winston's future, and if he thinks he's ready for the NBA. pic.twitter.com/kuj0egXzr9
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 7, 2019
Nick Ward: “It wasn’t a disappointing season. I’ll go to bed with my head held high.”
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 7, 2019
Michigan State freshman Gabe Brown: “God works in mysterious ways. I feel like we can be right back here next year.”
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 7, 2019
Nick Ward said they knew Texas Tech’s defense was really good, they just took more chances than MSU expected.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 7, 2019
Nick Ward: “It came down to hitting shots.”
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) April 7, 2019