The Michigan State Spartans dominated the first round of the 2024 March Madness tournament, defeating the Mississippi State Bulldogs. This marked another loss for the Bulldogs, whose last NCAA Tournament victory was back in 2008. The Spartans were led to victory by key players Tyson Walker and Jaden Akins, with Walker scoring an impressive 19 points in the opening game.

This March Madness tournament marks yet another exciting sports event broadcasted by CBS, one of the subsidiaries of Paramount. As one of the primary broadcast homes for the tournament, CBS ensures basketball fans worldwide could join in the excitement of the NCAA Tournament. If you missed the broadcast, you can catch all the scores, updates, and highlights from the first-round game on CBS Essentials.

Aside from the thrilling game, Michigan State basketball has an interesting roster, including walk-on guard Nick Sanders. As the son of the legendary Barry Sanders, Nick carries a notable legacy within the sporting world, adding an extra dimension to the team.

The first-round victory for the Spartans, propelled by both star players and intriguing newcomers, was streamed on CBS and Paramount+, another Paramount subsidiary. As such, sports and streaming services continue their collaboration, bringing great sports moments to fans in real-time.