North Carolina beat No.1 Michigan State 79-65
The Tar Heels had lost the previous game against UAB
Continue the roller-coaster seasons of North Carolina, able to go to win with authority on the field of Michigan State soon after the defeat against UAB. The win came despite the 7 of 25 from the field combined of the two leaders Marcus Paige and James McAdoo, freshman center Kennedy Meeks closed with 15 points (6 of 8 from two) and 7 rebounds in 18 minutes, the super athlete sophomore JP Tokoto get a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while sophomore power forward Brice Johnson added 14 points (6 of 11 for two), 6 rebounds and 2 blocks.
Michigan State lost 49-38 the battle under the boards and closed with 36% from the field, senior power forward Adreian Payne had 16 points (6 of 10 from the field) and 7 rebounds.