Middle Tennessee defeated Michigan State 90-81 on Friday in a stunning NCAA Tournament upset.
Michigan State's Bryn Forbes, left, lose control of the ball on his way to the basket as Middle Tennessee's Darnell Harris, center, defends Friday.
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No. 15 seed Middle Tennessee beat No. 2 seed Michigan State 90-81, sending a heavily favored team packing in the first round.
The Associated Press described Michigan State's loss as one of the biggest upsets since the tournament began seeding teams in 1985.
ESPN blamed the upset on Michigan State's lackluster defense.
Middle Tennessee's Aldonis Foote, left, and Michigan State's Gavin Schilling reach for a rebound Friday.
Jeff Roberson / AP
On ESPN.com, only six people still had perfect brackets immediately after Middle Tennessee's win — a mere .000046% of the total, according to ESPN reporter Darren Rovell.
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