Michigan State Tops North Carolina to Win Fort Myers Tip-Off, Stay Unbeaten

Michigan State Secures Third Ranked Win, Tops Tar Heels 74-58

Photo: Vincent Carchietta ~ Imagn ImagesFORT MYERS, Fla ~ Michigan State made a statement Thursday, overpowering No. 16 North Carolina 74-58 at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. The No. 11 Spartans leaned on their size and physicality, dominating the paint with a 46-34 scoring edge and winning the rebounding battle 37-30. After a back-and-forth first half featuring 10 lead changes, MSU seized control with a decisive 13-0 run and carried a 33-28 lead into …

Michigan State tops North Carolina to win Fort Myers Tip-Off, stay unbeaten

The Spartans faced the Tar Heels in a Thanksgiving tournament for the second straight year.

MSU basketball beats North Carolina 74-58 in Fort Myers

Michigan State remains perfect after decisive win over North Carolina

UNC's first loss of the basketball season is against Michigan State

Fort Myers, Fl – In a disappointing turn of events, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels suffered their first loss of the season, falling to the Michigan State Spartans 74-58. Despite a promising start, the Tar Heels struggled to maintain momentum, leading to a series of critical runs by Michigan State that ultimately sealed the game. This article delves into the key moments, player performances, and implications of this loss as UNC …

Michigan State exposes UNC’s backup five, depth issues

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Depth and the backup center question, background concerns when No. 16 North Carolina won its first six games, became more glaring against one of the best teams in the country. No. 11 Michigan State, with its size inside and deep bench, showed in its 74–58 victory Thursday at the Fort Myers Tip-Off that the Tar Heels’ solid, cohesive starting five won’t be enough against elite teams.