Brad Tollefson

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Texas Tech vs. Michigan State NCAA Tournament Final Four 2019

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After watching Texas Tech win the Elite Eight in Anaheim, I still cannot believe that I have found myself in Minneapolis covering the Final Four. Carlos, Matt and I traveled to the Twin Cities where the Red Raiders met up with Michigan State.

Basketball fans enter the stadium before the Final Four games Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Basketball fans enter the stadium before the Final Four games Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Before the game against Michigan State

Basketball fans enter the stadium before the Final Four games Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Basketball fans enter the stadium before the Final Four games Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
The Final Four logo on the exterior of the stadium Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
The Final Four logo on the exterior of the stadium Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Heather Witt, from Rochester, Minn., takes a photo of Creighton Witt and Ella Witt next to the Texas Tech logo on a viking ship outside the stadium before the Final Four games Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Heather Witt, from Rochester, Minn., takes a photo of Creighton Witt and Ella Witt next to the Texas Tech logo on a viking ship outside the stadium before the Final Four games Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
A viking ship with logos of each of the schools outside the stadium before the Final Four games Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
A viking ship with logos of each of the schools outside the stadium before the Final Four games Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
The Texas Tech starting lineup is announced before the Final Four game against Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
The Texas Tech starting lineup is announced before the Final Four game against Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

First Half

Texas Tech's Tariq Owens (11) tips the ball off away from Michigan State's Xavier Tillan (23) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech’s Tariq Owens (11) tips the ball off away from Michigan State’s Xavier Tillman (23) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech's Davide Moretti (25) tries to steal the ball away from Michigan State's Aaron Henry (11) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech’s Davide Moretti (25) tries to steal the ball away from Michigan State’s Aaron Henry (11) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Moretti scored five points during the game. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech's Norense Odiase (32) tries to steal the ball from Michigan State's Xavier Tillan (23) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech’s Norense Odiase (32) tries to steal the ball from Michigan State’s Xavier Tillan (23) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Odiase stole the ball two times and made nine rebounds during the game. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) knocks a shot out of bounds by Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech’s Jarrett Culver (23) knocks a shot out of bounds by Michigan State’s Cassius Winston (5) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Culver made one block during the win. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo watches his team during the Final Four game against Texas Tech, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo watches his team during the Final Four game against Texas Tech, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech's Tariq Owens (11) tries to steal the ball from Michigan State's Kenny Goins (25) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech’s Tariq Owens (11) tries to steal the ball from Michigan State’s Kenny Goins (25) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Owens made one steal during the game. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech's Kyler Edwards (0) defends a shot by Michigan State's Kenny Goins (25) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech’s Kyler Edwards (0) defends a shot by Michigan State’s Kenny Goins (25) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech's Tariq Owens (11) blocks a shot by Michigan State's Xavier Tillan (23) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech’s Tariq Owens (11) blocks a shot by Michigan State’s Xavier Tillman (23) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Owens made three blocks during the victory. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Second Half

Texas Tech athletic trainer Chris Williams talks to Tariq Owens (11) after an injury during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech athletic trainer Chris Williams talks to Tariq Owens (11) after an injury during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech athletic trainer Chris Williams helps Tariq Owens (11) walk off the court after an injury during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech athletic trainer Chris Williams helps Tariq Owens (11) walk off the court after an injury during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Owens later returned to the game with a high ankle sprain. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech's Kyler Edwards (0) celebrates after scoring during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech’s Kyler Edwards (0) celebrates after scoring during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Edwards scored six points during the victory. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech Goin' Band members celebrate during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech Goin’ Band members celebrate during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech's Matt Mooney (13) celebrates after scoring three points during the Final Four game against Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech’s Matt Mooney (13) celebrates after scoring three points during the Final Four game against Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Mooney scored a team-high 22 points during the win. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech's Matt Mooney (13) shoots the ball over Michigan State's Aaron Henry (11) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech’s Matt Mooney (13) shoots the ball over Michigan State’s Aaron Henry (11) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Mooney scored a team-high 22 points during the win. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech pom squad members cheer during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech pom squad members cheer during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech coach Chris Beard yells out during the Final Four game against Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech coach Chris Beard yells out during the Final Four game against Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. This was the Red Raiders’ first Final Four appearance. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech's Norense Odiase (32) defends Michigan State's Xavier Tillan (23) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech’s Norense Odiase (32) defends Michigan State’s Xavier Tillman (23) during the Final Four game Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

After the game

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) celebrates with Norense Odiase (32) after the Final Four game against Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech’s Jarrett Culver (23) celebrates with Norense Odiase (32) after the Final Four game against Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech coach Chris Beard celebrates while walking off the court after the Final Four game against Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Texas Tech coach Chris Beard celebrates while walking off the court after the Final Four game against Michigan State, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]

Go check out the rest of my pictures from the game against Michigan State over at the A-J.

Meanwhile, back in Lubbock, Texas Tech fans celebrated by flipping a car and burning Lime scooters.