Michigan State Edges No. 12 UNC in Overtime Thriller at Maui Invitational

The Spartans secured a 94-91 victory in the third-place game after overcoming a late rally by the Tar Heels.

Michigan State defeated North Carolina 94-91 in overtime during the Maui Invitational third-place game, improving to 6-2 on the season.
Despite leading for most of the game, the Spartans allowed a late 9-2 Tar Heel run in regulation, with UNC forcing overtime on a last-second three-pointer by Seth Trimble.
Xavier Booker played a pivotal role in overtime, scoring four key points, including a decisive dunk, and grabbing a critical rebound to seal the win for Michigan State.
Six Spartans scored in double figures, led by Tre Holloman with 19 points and seven assists, while UNC's Drake Powell led his team with 18 points off the bench.
This marks Michigan State's redemption after a prior NCAA Tournament loss to North Carolina, with both teams now heading home from the competitive Maui Invitational with 2-1 records.