Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico on Sunday night.

A game that started entirely at New Mexico’s pace completely flipped in the Spartans’ favor over the final 25 minutes.

Let's be honest here, you don't need me to tell you much about Tom Izzo to know he's one of the greatest coaches in the history of college basketball. His resume from a 30-year career as head coach of the Michigan State Spartans proceeds him. He's the school's all-time winningest coach by almost 400 wins.