In a dramatic turn of events during the first half of their game, the University of North Carolina (UNC) basketball team overcame an early deficit against Michigan State. Initially, Michigan State took an early lead, with UNC trailing 26-14 with nine minutes remaining in the first half, despite UNC's early struggle, shooting just 2-for-7 from the field and without securing an offensive rebound by 15:47 1H. However, UNC quickly regained their composure, embarking on a remarkable 15-0 run to not only erase the deficit but also take the lead. This momentum shift was part of a larger 23-3 run over the final eight minutes of the half, during which UNC hit five 3-pointers, showcasing their offensive prowess. By halftime, UNC had turned the tables on Michigan State, leading 40-31, thanks to their defensive efforts that limited Michigan State to just three points over the final 8:08 of the half.
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23-3 run for UNC over the final eight minutes. Tar Heels hit five 3s over that stretch. Took Michigan State's punches early, dialed in defensively and then just buried the Spartans in a barrage of 3s.
HALF: UNC 40, Michigan State 31 Tar Heels allowed three points over the final 8:08 of the first half... and scored 20.
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UNC go on a 15-0 run to take the lead! š¤Æ (š„: @MarchMadnessMBB) https://t.co/DY6UEt8nS0
North Carolina has stormed back with a 15-0 run to take the lead over Michigan State! šš„ #MarchMadness https://t.co/2tQRlx5tGS
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UNC looks shook here. Michigan State has been the aggressor from the start. Tar Heels trail 26-14 with nine minutes to go in the first half.
MSU take an early lead over the Tar Heels. š (š„: @MarchMadnessMBB) https://t.co/SiUAPJk4RG
Michigan State 8, UNC 5; 15:47 1H. Tar Heels just 2-for-7 from the field early, and without an offensive rebound. Spartans doing a nice job early of imposing their preferred style.
Michigan State cuts into UNC's lead with less than a minute to go š (via @MarchMadnessWBB) https://t.co/nkvuyKhV2x
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