Michigan State had a 96 percent chance to beat little Middle Tennessee State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday. In fact, the Spartans were the favorite to win the entire Tournament, according to the Vegas sportsbooks.
Instead, the 16.5 point underdog Blue Raiders decided to become just the eighth No. 15 seed in history to take down a No. 2 seed.
Even more stunning? It was a matchup in which the Spartans never lead. Not once. Not by a single point.
Here are the best pictures from the moment the Blue Raiders knew they were moving on to play Syracuse and Michigan State knew their national title dreams were dashed.
There are no pictures of the millions, including myself, who threw their brackets into a dumpster fire following this game.
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MTSU beats Michigan State
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The defeated
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: Kenny Goins #25 of the Michigan State Spartans lies on the court after a collision in the first half against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
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Tom Izzo
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts in the second half against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Just the eighth #15 EVER ...
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: Jaqawn Raymond #10 of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders celebrates late in the game against the Michigan State Spartans during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
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... to beat a #2
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: The Michigan State Spartans bench looks on late in the game against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
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The MTSU bench
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders celebrate after defeating the Michigan State Spartans during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
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Taking a breath
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: Bryn Forbes #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts late in the game against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Taking in the win
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: Darnell Harris #0 of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders celebrates late in the game against the Michigan State Spartans during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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The MTSU fans
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders fans cheer as they defeat the Michigan State Spartans during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Still can't believe it
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: Reggie Upshaw #30 of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders reacts after a dunk late in the game against the Michigan State Spartans during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Neither can Michigan State
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: The Michigan State Spartans bench looks on late in the game against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Another shot of the bench
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders bench reacts late in the game against the Michigan State Spartans during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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On to play Syracuse next
ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: Quavius Copeland #24 and Marvin Clark Jr. #15 of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders celebrate with teammates after defeating the Michigan State Spartans during the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 18, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
