In defensive battle, Michigan State reigns supreme over Virginia

Sacred words in this building, in this church of basketball. For a night anyway.
In defensive battle, Michigan State reigns supreme over Virginia
In defensive battle, Michigan State reigns supreme over Virginia /

Michigan State's defense stifled Virginia, holding the Cavaliers to just 35 percent shooting.
Michigan State's defense stifled Virginia, holding the Cavaliers to just 35 percent shooting :: Brad Penne/USA TODAY Sports

Sacred words in this building, in this church of basketball. For a night anyway.


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Tim Layden
TIM LAYDEN

Senior writer Tim Layden primarily covers NFL, the Olympics and horse racing for SI and SI.com. After years of near-misses, Layden followed American Pharoah’s journey to horse racing’s triple crown.