As North Carolina tried to claw even with guard Elliott Cadeau scoring 11 of his 15 points in the second half, the Spartans maintained a multi-possession lead most of the way. Guard Jaden Akins picked up 10 points in the second half, finishing tough buckets.

Tre Holloman is a third-year guard at Michigan State who had appeared in 76 games for the Spartans before Wednesday. Career starts: two. Starts this season: zero. But with an opponent in North Carolina that starts three guards 6-foot-3 or smaller,

A breakdown of MSU's performance in an overtime win Wednesday against North Carolina in the Maui Invitational with three quick takes.

Michigan State basketball closed the Maui Invitational in style. The Spartans closed out the third place game with a 94-91 overtime victory over the No. 12 ranked North Carolina Tar Heels. The win did not come easy,

Michigan State will leave Maui with much to improve on, but a lot to feel encouraged about. The Spartans defeated No. 12 North Carolina, 94-91, in their third a

The Michigan State Spartans (5-2) and North Carolina Tar Heels (4-2) tangle in a Wednesday contest to decide 3rd place in the Maui Invitational Wednesday. Tip-off from the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina,

Seth Trimble’s clutch 3-pointer allowed UNC to force overtime against Michigan State before the Spartans pulled away in the extra period to win, 94-91, at the Maui Invitational.

It’s UNC basketball vs. Michigan State in the third-place game of the Maui Invitational. Follow for live score updates, game highlights.

MAUI, Hawaii — Memphis basketball took down Michigan State 71-63 Tuesday to advance to the Maui Invitational championship game for the first time in program history. The Tigers (6-0) will face No. 3 Auburn (6-0) on Wednesday (4 p.m. CT, ESPN).

Despite heroics to force overtime against Michigan State in the Maui Invitational on Wednesday night, UNC fell to the Spartans 94-91.