It has won seven of its last nine contests this season , both losses to No. 5 Vanderbilt .
MSU is now 5 - 1 in the opening round of the NCAA Championship in its six appearances all - time .
MSU has won seven of MSU 's last nine contests this season , both losses to No. 5 Vanderbilt .
MSU is now 5 - 1 in the opening round of the NCAA Championship in its six appearances all - time .