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North Carolina defeats Michigan State in NCAA tournament

North Carolina defeats Michigan State in NCAA tournament

The University of North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Michigan State Spartans 85-69 in the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament on Saturday night, March 23, 2024.

The Tar Heels’ balanced attack was too much for the Spartans in the second half with strong performances from RJ Davis, Harrison Ingram and Armando Bacot.

Check back after the game to see more photos from photojournalist Robert Willett.

North Carolina's Harrison Ingram (55) shoots a basket in the first half against Michigan State's Carson Cooper (15) and Tyson Walker (2) during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, March 23, 2024.North Carolina's Harrison Ingram (55) shoots a basket in the first half against Michigan State's Carson Cooper (15) and Tyson Walker (2) during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) shoots a basket in the first half against Michigan State’s Carson Cooper (15) and Tyson Walker (2) during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

North Carolina's Armando Bacot (5) shoots a basket in the first half against Michigan State's Mady Sissoko (22) and Coen Carr (55) during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, March 23, 2024.North Carolina's Armando Bacot (5) shoots a basket in the first half against Michigan State's Mady Sissoko (22) and Coen Carr (55) during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) shoots a basket in the first half against Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (22) and Coen Carr (55) during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis reacts as his team takes a first-half lead against Michigan State during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, March 23, 2024North Carolina coach Hubert Davis reacts as his team takes a first-half lead against Michigan State during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, March 23, 2024

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis reacts as his team takes a first-half lead against Michigan State during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, March 23, 2024

Jalen Washington (13) of North Carolina defends Mady Sissoko (22) of Michigan State during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NCJalen Washington (13) of North Carolina defends Mady Sissoko (22) of Michigan State during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC

Jalen Washington (13) of North Carolina defends Mady Sissoko (22) of Michigan State during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC

North Carolina's Cormac Ryan (3) attempts a three-point attempt against Michigan State in the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.North Carolina's Cormac Ryan (3) attempts a three-point attempt against Michigan State in the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.

North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) attempts a three-point attempt against Michigan State in the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.

North Carolina's RJ Davis (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State's Jaden Akins (3) and Tyson Walker (2) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, March 23, 2024.North Carolina's RJ Davis (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State's Jaden Akins (3) and Tyson Walker (2) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

North Carolina’s RJ Davis (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State’s Jaden Akins (3) and Tyson Walker (2) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, March 23, 2024.