In a significant NCAA Tournament matchup, North Carolina, the 1 seed, triumphed over 9 seed Michigan State with a final score of 85-69, advancing to the Sweet 16. This victory marks North Carolina's 6th win against Michigan State in their NCAA Tournament history, maintaining a perfect record. The Tar Heels, leading 40-31 at half, are now set to head to Los Angeles for the next round, where they will face Caleb Love and Arizona, with a Final Four berth at stake. The game underscored North Carolina's strong performance, particularly in the second half where they managed to pull away decisively. This win also highlights North Carolina's 36th Sweet Sixteen appearance, further cementing their legacy in the tournament.
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North Carolina defeats 9 seed Michigan State! https://t.co/EZ5eXq9V4c
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Final: UNC 85, Michigan State 69. Tar Heels are onto Los Angeles, and the West Regional semifinal. First game there is Thursday. Oh, and Caleb Love will be there, too. https://t.co/ALXdysWr8n
North Carolina pulls away from Michigan State and now weโre one win apiece away from UNC vs. Caleb Love and Arizona - with a Final 4 berth on the line.
(1) NORTH CAROLINA ROLLS ON ๐ฎโ๐จ The Heels take down (9) Michigan State 85-69 to move on to the Sweet 16! #MarchMadness https://t.co/IKaLPWfxHJ
FINAL: UNC 85, Michigan State 69 The Tar Heels are going to Los Angeles, and the Sweet 16.
Final: UNC 85, Michigan State 69. Tar Heels headed for LA and the Sweet 16.
Walk-ons in for UNC vs. Michigan State ๐๐
UNC is now 6-0 all-time against Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament https://t.co/NhmBrulGAz
No. 1 North Carolina moves to 6-0 against Michigan State in the Big Dance and advances to the Sweet 16 They have everything you need to make a Final Four and more https://t.co/vf6mnqx40P
Spartans had their chances. Can't give up 20-1 run. Then get back in it early 2nd half and get blitzed from there. UNC made all the big plays when needed.
Itโs gonna be very, very interesting to see how hard Tom Izzo hits the portal this offseason.
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Final TV timeout. UNC 73, Michigan State 59
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