Spartans Coach Tom Izzo fell to 0-5 against the Tar Heels in the NCAA tournament as UNC prevailed, 85-69.
North Carolina's Harrison Ingram and RJ Davis celebrate a three-pointer against Michigan State on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA tournament. CHARLOTTE — North Carolina continues to torment Michigan State and Spartans Coach Tom Izzo in the NCAA tournament. This time, the top-seeded Tar Heels relied on their balance to pull away in the second half for an 85-69 win over the No. 9 seed Saturday in the West Region’s second round.
The Tar Heels had four players score in double figures, including 17 by forward Harrison Ingram and went 10 for 26 from behind the arc to advance to the Sweet 16 for the sixth time in their past eight NCAA tournaments. Cormac Ryan added 14 points and was part of a pesky defense that forced 11 turnovers leading to 16 points.“Michigan State is always Michigan State — extremely well coached.
North Carolina almost settled the outcome early in the second half by opening a 12-point lead, but the Spartans reeled off 15 of the next 20 points to draw within 48-46. Jaden Akins made consecutive three-pointers and capped the surge with a three-play.A highly entertaining first half concluded with North Carolina storming back to lead 40-31 on the strength of a 17-0 flurry featuring eight points from Bacot. It was the 20th time this season the Tar Heels have produced a run of at least 10-0.
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