Michigan State vs. North Carolina: Box score, stats, and summary feat. RJ Davis (Nov. 27)

The third-place game in The Maui Invitational saw an upset as the Michigan State Spartans were able to secure a 94-91 overtime win here over the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels. The Spartans had a great game offensively and were led by guard Tre Holloman and his 19 points and seven assists on the night.

Michigan State (6-2) should get some consideration for the AP Poll as they were able to play well with six players, including three on the bench, scoring at least 12 points. North Carolina (4-3) has not been able to find a rhythm this season as it is still looking for a consistent closer. It was able to force overtime but just could not figure out how to get the win.

Here's a closer look into the box scores for both Michigan State and North Carolina to see how the game played out.

Michigan State vs. North Carolina box score

Team	First Half	Second Half	Overtime	Final Score
Michigan State	43	39	12	94
North Carolina	34	48	9	91

Michigan State Spartans box score

Player	Position	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Jaxon Kohler	F	1-7	0-2	1-2	0	5	0	0	0	0	1	3
Szymon Zapala	C	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0
Tre Holloman	G	5-9	3-6	6-6	0	2	7	3	0	2	3	19
Jeremy Fears Jr	G	2-6	0-0	9-11	0	4	6	2	0	2	2	13
Jaden Akins	G	6-13	0-3	2-2	0	3	1	0	1	2	5	14
Frankie Fidler	F	5-6	1-2	2-2	0	3	1	1	0	1	2	13
Coen Carr	F	6-8	0-0	2-5	2	7	0	1	1	0	2	14
Xavier Booker	F	5-7	0-1	2-2	3	7	0	0	1	2	2	12
Carson Cooper	C	3-3	0-0	0-1	1	2	1	0	1	0	1	6
Kur Teng	G	0-2	0-2	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

North Carolina Tar Heels box score

Player	Position	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	OREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Jalen Washington	F	0-1	0-0	0-0	0	7	0	0	2	1	2	0
Jae’Lyn Withers	F	3-6	0-1	2-2	2	4	0	0	0	1	5	8
Eliot Cadeau	G	5-10	2-4	5-5	0	3	6	1	0	4	5	17
Seth Trimble	G	3-9	1-2	2-3	0	2	3	4	1	2	0	9
RJ Davis	G	6-18	2-6	2-3	2	3	7	3	0	1	4	16
Ven-Allen Lubin	F	3-3	0-0	3-4	1	3	0	0	0	0	1	9
Ty Claude	F	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Cade Tyson	G	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
Drake Powell	G	7-9	4-6	0-0	0	1	1	0	1	1	3	18
Ian Jackson	G	5-8	2-4	2-4	0	4	0	0	0	1	1	14

Michigan State vs. North Carolina Game Summary

The Spartans were able to do well on the offensive side of things but struggled as they went further into their range. The team was 33-of-61 (54.1%) from the floor, 4-of-16 (25.0%) from the 3-point line and 24-of-31 (77.4%) from the free throw line.

The team corralled missed shots as they had 37 total rebounds and were able to score 50 points in the paint to dominate. Michigan State was a little sloppy with the basketball as it had 12 total turnovers but the defense played well with seven steals and four blocks. Overall, this game looks good for the Spartans and they should continue playing well.

The North Carolina Tar Heels shot the ball incredibly well as they were 32-of-64 (50.0%) overall, 11-of-23 (47.8%) from beyond the arc and 16-of-21 (76.2%) from the charity stripe. The team only grabbed 29 total rebounds, losing the battle by eight boards. Their offense had 17 assists but the defense had eight steals and four blocks.

North Carolina had 11 turnovers and committed 30 team fouls throughout the game as well. The shots from beyond the arc showcased its ability to stay in the game but this loss is a tough pill to swallow, having now lost twice in the tournament.