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North Carolina Ends Michigan State Basketball’s Season with a 85-69 Victory

North Carolina Ends Michigan State Basketball’s Season with a 85-69 Victory

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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Michigan State basketball led by double digits in the first half but they fell to North Carolina 85-69 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan State basketball led by double digits in the first half but they fell to North Carolina 85-69 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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The match in Charlotte, North Carolina, made the Spartans get a 0-6 record all-time against the Tar Heels in the Big Dance.

The match in Charlotte, North Carolina, made the Spartans get a 0-6 record all-time against the Tar Heels in the Big Dance.

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North Carolina went on a 23-3 run in the second half and never looked back in March Madness. Michigan State guard Tyson Walker scored 24 points, while Malik Hall recorded 17 points and Jaden Akins added 11.

North Carolina went on a 23-3 run in the second half and never looked back in March Madness. Michigan State guard Tyson Walker scored 24 points, while Malik Hall recorded 17 points and Jaden Akins added 11.

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There was no answer for the Tar Heel’s big three as RJ Davis, Armando Bacot, and Harrison Ingram scored 21, 18, and 17, respectively.

There was no answer for the Tar Heel’s big three as RJ Davis, Armando Bacot, and Harrison Ingram scored 21, 18, and 17, respectively.

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A nine-point halftime deficit for Michigan State basketball felt impossible to climb after the inspiring start.

A nine-point halftime deficit for Michigan State basketball felt impossible to climb after the inspiring start.

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But in the second half, the Spartans brought back the momentum and made it to a two-point deficit in just over four minutes. Then Tar Heels pulled away in the final 10 minutes and continued their dominance.

But in the second half, the Spartans brought back the momentum and made it to a two-point deficit in just over four minutes. Then Tar Heels pulled away in the final 10 minutes and continued their dominance.

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After the rollercoaster Round of 32 game, Michigan State's season ended as North Carolina defeated them 85-69.

After the rollercoaster Round of 32 game, Michigan State's season ended as North Carolina defeated them 85-69.

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Seniors AJ Hoggard and Mady Sissoko still have the option to play a fifth year in college basketball.

Seniors AJ Hoggard and Mady Sissoko still have the option to play a fifth year in college basketball.

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Michigan State basketball finishes the season 20-15, with 12 players eligible to come back for the 2024-25 season.

Michigan State basketball finishes the season 20-15, with 12 players eligible to come back for the 2024-25 season.

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