But a 2-4 finish against a pair of Big Ten opponents likely spoiled their chances of earning an at-large bid. Their NCAA postseason chances now hinge on winning the conference tournament, which begins Tuesday in Omaha, Nebraska.

Michigan State’s women’s golf team fell short of advancing in the NCAA Championships. The Spartans finished 18th out of 30 teams with a 24-over-par score during the opening 54 holes before the field was cut to 15 after Sunday’s third round at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif.