A team known for its bond, Spartans players and coaches tried to be there for each other after a heartbreaking loss to Auburn in the Elite 8.

ATLANTA – Michigan State’s first loss of the season came in Atlanta. Four months later, its NCAA Tournament push ended on the same floor. The No. 2 seed Spartans fell behind by 15 points early and never fully closed the gap while falling to top overall seed Auburn 70-64 at State Farm Arena Sunday night in the Elite Eight.

In an NCAA Tournament bout between the South Region’s two best teams on Sunday, No. 1-seeded Auburn took down Michigan State by double digits, effectively endin

Michigan State, which could never get any offense going as it trailed from the outset and fell to the 1-seed Tigers 70-64 in March Madness.

The Spartans only hang banners for Final Fours and championships, a representation of the program's expectations in this year's March Madness run.

The No. 2 seed Michigan State Spartans (30-6) and the No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers (31-5) will meet on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament Elite 8.

Twenty-five years after his lone national title, Tom Izzo has come up short of a second. Michigan State fell behind by 15 points in the opening minutes and never could fight all the way back.

Johni Broome was absolutely sensational in Auburn's win over Michigan State. The forward scored 25 points to help the Tigers reach the Final Four.

Oakland men's basketball coach Greg Kampe talked to The News on Sunday after MSU's 70-64 loss to Auburn in the Elite Eight.