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Gallery from Michigan State basketball loss to UConn in Sweet 16

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March 29, 2026

Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

On Friday, Michigan State basketball fell to UConn in the Sweet 16. The Spartans rallied from down 19 points to lead in the second half, but ran out of gas in the end. The trip to Washington D.C. was the end of the road for the Spartans, with a long offseason beginning. This game also marked the end of the collegiate careers for Carson Cooper, Jaxon Kohler, Trey Fort III, Denham Wojcik, and Nick Sanders.

Nolan Gerou was on hand to capture the game for Spartan Shadows, and here are his best images from the season-ending loss at Capital One Arena.

: Tom Izzo ponders his response to a question from the media after a loss to UConn. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jeremy Fears Jr. answers a question from the media. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Tom Izzo talks to the media. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Divine Ugochukwu gets a hug following the season-ending loss to UConn. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Cam Ward sits dejectedly after a loss to UConn. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jeremy Fears Jr. sits at his locker after a loss to UConn. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Coen Carr answers questions after the loss to UConn in the Sweet 16. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Kur Teng, Cam Ward, Jordan Scott, and Kaleb Glenn all sit at their lockers after the loss to UConn. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jaxon Kohler expresses his gratitude for Michigan State basketball. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Carson Cooper answers questions after the loss to UConn. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: The Spartan cheerleaders embrace as their season comes to a close. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jaxon Kohler forms a heart with his hands as he thanks the Spartan faithful one last time. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Coen Carr waves to the fans one last time for the season. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Tom Izzo and Dan Hurley embrace after Michigan State falls to UConn in the Sweet 16. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Tom Izzo and Dan Hurley shake hands after Michigan State falls to UConn in the Sweet 16. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: The UConn fans rejoice as free throws fall through to give the Huskies a four-point lead. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Kur Teng shoots a desperation to try to tie the game late for Michigan State basketball. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jeremy Fears drives the ball against UConn. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Dan Hurley screams at his team on defense. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Coen Carr claps his hands during the Sweet 16. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alex Karaban shoots a three from the logo that falls. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Carson Cooper goes up for a dunk against the Huskies. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Carson Cooper shoots a free throw against the Huskies. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jordan Scott contests a three. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jeremy Fears Jr. dribbles up the the court against UConn. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Sparty sits by as UConn’s mascot dances in the mid-game dance off. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jeremy Fears Jr. shoots an awkward shot against the Huskies. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Trey Fort III shoots a three against the Huskies. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Cam Ward goes up for a contested shot. Nolan Georu, Spartan Shadows

: Cam Ward picks himself up from the ground after taking a hit when shooting the ball. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jeremy Fears Jr. goes up for a layup against UConn. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Denham Wojcik carries the ball under the basket. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jaxon Kohler attempts a layup for Michigan State basketball. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jeremy Fears Jr. talks to a ref during the matchup against UConn. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jeremy Fears Jr. dribbles the ball early against UConn. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Cam Ward pleads his case for a foul to a ref. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jeremy Fears Jr. gestures during warmups. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Tarris Reed Jr. prays before his matchup with Michigan State basketball. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Carson Cooper crouches after Michigan State basketball’s season comes to an end at the hands of UConn. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

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Emmett Matasovsky

Michigan State Media and Information Management Class of '22. Emmett covers primarily football, recruiting, and basketball for Spartan Shadows, alongside writing for Detroit Lions on SI. He has also written for Spartan Avenue, Basic Blues, and Hail WV.