The first of today’s Sweet 16 matchups will be between No. 2 Michigan State and No. 6 Ole Miss. The Michigan State Spartans defeated the Bryant Bulldogs in the first round and the New Mexico Lobos in the second round to reach the Sweet 16. The Ole Miss Rebels advanced after besting the North Carolina Tar Heels and Iowa State Cyclones.

The Spartans will play Mississippi on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Here's why Mississippi is nicknamed "Ole Miss."

Madness continues Friday with eight more games, as the men’s Sweet 16 concludes and the women’s Sweet 16 begins. The day started with the No. 2 seed Duke women topping No. 3 North Carolina, 47-38, and No.