Freshmen lead Michigan State past LSU and into Elite Eight

LSU guard Tremont Waters shoots over Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) during the first half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Regional in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry gestures after making a 3-pointer against LSU during the first half of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman (23) reacts to scoring against LSU during the first half of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman (23) beats out LSU forward Darius Days (22) for the loose ball during the first half of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Friday, March 29, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) has his shot blocked by Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) during the second half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Region in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LSU guard Tremont Waters gestures after scoring against Michigan State during the second half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Regional in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Members of the Michigan State band practice before the East Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament between Michigan State and LSU, Friday, March 29, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman (23) turns to looks at teammates Nick Ward (44) and Aaron Henry (11) after scoring against LSU during the first half of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston reacts to scoring on LSU during the first half of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman, left, and teammate Gabe Brown, right, celebrate after the team's 80-63 win over LSU during an NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Region semifinal in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, right, who played at Michigan State, talks with others while watching the first half of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament between LSU and Michigan State, Friday, March 29, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (13) and teammates react after he scored against LSU guard Marlon Taylor (14) during the second half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Region in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (13) and teammates react after he scored against LSU guard Marlon Taylor (14) during the second half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Region in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)