Rodd BaxleyFayetteville Observer
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The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team continues its March Madness bracket against the Michigan State Spartans on Thursday in the West Region of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
Tipoff between the Tar Heels (28-7) and the Spartans (20-14) is set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, and the game will be televised on CBS. Michigan State earned a 69-51 win against Mississippi State in the Round of 32. UNC earned a 28-point win against Wagner on Thursday.
Overall, Carolina is 12-4 against Michigan State. The Heels haven't lost to the Spartans in the NCAA Tournament (5-0, including the 2009 NCAA championship game).
The winner will secure a spot in the Sweet 16, which will be played next week in Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena.
UNC BEATS MSU: UNC basketball beats Michigan State in March Madness, advances to NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s game, including time, date, TV and streaming info, and score updates from UNC's second game of the NCAA Tournament.
UNC vs Michigan State live score updates in NCAA second round
Check here for live score updates for UNC vs. Michigan State in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
UNC beats Michigan State, advances to Sweet 16 of March Madness
The Tar Heels earned an 85-69 win against Michigan State to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
Jae'Lyn Withers rebounds, layups keep UNC ahead
Jae'Lyn Withers provided some good minutes off the bench in the second half with a pair of offensive rebounds and layups to help UNC stay ahead. The Heels led 64-57 with just under eight minutes left.
Harrison Ingram hits third 3-pointer to give UNC 40-31 lead at halftime
Harrison Ingram made a trio of 3-pointers in the first half, including one in the final seconds, to help the Tar Heels take a 40-31 lead into halftime. UNC closed the half on a 23-3 run.
RJ Davis, UNC respond with incredible run to take lead vs Michigan State
UNC flipped the script on Michigan State with an 18-2 run, including 15 straight, to take a 32-28 lead with 3:16 left in the first half.
Tyson Walker, Michigan State jump out to early double-digit lead vs UNC
Michigan State set the tone with its physicality in the first eight minutes to build a 17-7 lead against the Tar Heels.
UNC vs Michigan State game to start at 5:45 on CBS
Originally scheduled to tipoff at 5:30, UNC vs. Michigan State will now start around 5:45 p.m. at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.
What channel is UNC vs Michigan State on today? How to watch, stream live
- TV channel: CBS
- Streaming: NCAA March Madness Live app, FUBO (free trial)
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North Carolina will tip off vs. Wagner on CBS. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers. Announcers for the game are Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson and Allie LaForce. Jones Angell will lead radio coverage on the Tar Heels Sports Network. Jason Benetti and Casey Jacobsen will have the call on Westwood Radio.
UNC vs Michigan State start time, TV info, location
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
TV info: CBS
Location: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC
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UNC vs. Michigan State preview
UNC: Armando Bacot continued his double-double streak and RJ Davis dropped 20 points on another opponent in the first round. Points will be harder to come by against Sparty, but the Heels have some scoring options. Look for Harrison Ingram and Cormac Ryan, along with Elliot Cadeau, to be X factors this weekend.
Michigan State: The Spartans are always a tough out under Tom Izzo. Veteran guard Tyson Walker led a dominant effort in Michigan State's 69-51 win against Mississippi State on Thursday. Michigan State is 17-4 when holding opponents below 70 points.
UNC vs Michigan State betting odds, betting line, spread
Odds according to BetMGM.
Spread: UNC is a 3.5-point favorite
Moneyline: UNC (-185), Michigan State (+150)
Over/Under: 140.5 points
UNC vs Michigan State prediction, game picks
UNC 74, Michigan State 68: In a game between a pair of physical teams known for their defense, the Tar Heels have more reliable scoring options and they're playing at a neutral site that will seem more like the Smith Center.
UNC vs Michigan State injury updates
UNC:The Tar Heels don't have any injury concerns ahead of their NCAA Tournament matchup with the Spartans.
Michigan State:The Spartans aren't missing any key rotation players.
UNC vs Michigan State stats
NORTH CAROLINA
- PPG:81.7
- PPG allowed:70
- FG% 45.2%
- 3PT%: 35.7%
- KenPom ranking:9
MICHIGAN STATE
- PPG:73
- PPG allowed:65.5
- FG%46.2%
- 3PT%: 36.2%
- KenPom ranking:16
UNC vs Michigan Statechampionship odds
Odds according to BetMGM.
UNC:(+1300)
MICHIGAN STATE:(+6000)
BetMGM men's odds: College Basketball Odds for the 2024 National Championship | BetMGM
UNC basketball schedule
Below is a look at UNC's recent schedule. Find the Tar Heels' full schedule here.
- March 9 at Duke W, 84-79
- March 14 vs. Florida State W, 92-67
- March 15 vs. Pitt W, 72-65
- March 16 vs. NC State L, 84-76
- March 21 vs Wagner W, 90-62
Michigan State basketball schedule
Below is a look at Michigan State's recent schedule. Find the Spartan's full schedule here.
- March 6 vs Northwestern W, 53-49
- March 10 at Indiana L, 65-64
- March 14 vs Minnesota W, 77-67
- March 15 vs Purdue L, 67-62
- March 21 vs Mississippi State W, 69-51
Staff writer Rodd Baxley can be reached at rbaxley@fayobserver.com or @RoddBaxley on X/Twitter.
