Photos: North Carolina defeats Michigan State in NCAA Tournament

Robert T Willett

The University of North Carolina Tar Heels downed the Michigan State Spartans 85-69 in second round action of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, Saturday evening, March 23, 2024.

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

Check back after the game for more photos from staff photojournalist Robert Willett.

North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) and the Tar Heels’ bench react after Cormac’s three point basket to stretch the Tar Heels’ lead to 12 points in the second half against Michigan State’s during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Ryan scored 14 point sin their 85-69 victory.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State’s A.J. Hoggard (11) and Jaden Akins (3) during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Davis scored 20 pointing lead the Tar Heels to an 85-69 victory.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State’s A.J. Hoggard (11) and Jaden Akins (3) during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Davis scored 20 pointing lead the Tar Heels to an 85-69 victory.
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) reacts as the Tar Heels open a six point lead over Michigan State in the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) reacts as the Tar Heels open a six point lead over Michigan State in the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7), Harrison Ingram (55), Jae’Lyn Withers (24) and Armando Bacot (5) celebrate the Tar Heels’ 85-69 victory over Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7), Harrison Ingram (55), Jae’Lyn Withers (24) and Armando Bacot (5) celebrate the Tar Heels’ 85-69 victory over Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) celebrates the Tar Heels’ 85-69 victory over Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) celebrates the Tar Heels’ 85-69 victory over Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Michigan State assistant coach Doug Wojcik embraces his son Paxson Wojcik (8), a member of the North Carolina Tar Heels, following North Carolina’s 85-69 victory over Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Michigan State assistant coach Doug Wojcik embraces his son Paxson Wojcik (8), a member of the North Carolina Tar Heels, following North Carolina’s 85-69 victory over Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) breaks to the basket through the Michigan State defense during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Cadeau scored six points in the victory.
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) breaks to the basket through the Michigan State defense during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Cadeau scored six points in the victory.
Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (22) and Tre Holloman (5) trap North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (22) and Tre Holloman (5) trap North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on defense during the first half against Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on defense during the first half against Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (22) and Tre Holloman (5) trap North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (22) and Tre Holloman (5) trap North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) embraces Zayden High (1) as he comes of the game in the closing minutes of play against Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Ingram scored 17 points in the victory.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) embraces Zayden High (1) as he comes of the game in the closing minutes of play against Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Ingram scored 17 points in the victory.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) and Cormac Ryan (3) react after Ingram sank a three-point basket to secure a 69-57 lead over Michigan State in the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) and Cormac Ryan (3) react after Ingram sank a three-point basket to secure a 69-57 lead over Michigan State in the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) breaks to the basket through the Michigan State defense during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Cadeau scored six points in the victory.
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) breaks to the basket through the Michigan State defense during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Cadeau scored six points in the victory.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) works his way to the basket against Michigan State’s Carson Cooper (15) during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Bacot scored 18 points in the Tar Heels’ victory.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) works his way to the basket against Michigan State’s Carson Cooper (15) during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Bacot scored 18 points in the Tar Heels’ victory.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) celebrates with Elliot Cadeau (2) after sinking a basket to take a 12 point lead against Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Ingram scored 17 points in the victory.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) celebrates with Elliot Cadeau (2) after sinking a basket to take a 12 point lead against Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Ingram scored 17 points in the victory.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State’s A.J. Hoggard (11) and Jaden Akins (3) during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Davis scored 20 pointing lead the Tar Heels to an 85-69 victory.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State’s A.J. Hoggard (11) and Jaden Akins (3) during the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Davis scored 20 pointing lead the Tar Heels to an 85-69 victory.
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) defends Michigan State’s A.J. Hoggard (11) in the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) defends Michigan State’s A.J. Hoggard (11) in the second half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) puts up a shot against Michigan State’s Carson Cooper (15) and Tyson Walker (2) during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) puts up a shot against Michigan State’s Carson Cooper (15) and Tyson Walker (2) during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (22) and Coen Carr (55) during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (22) and Coen Carr (55) during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis reacts as his team takes the lead during the first half against Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis reacts as his team takes the lead during the first half against Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) puts up a shot against Michigan State’s Carson Cooper (15) and Tyson Walker (2) during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) puts up a shot against Michigan State’s Carson Cooper (15) and Tyson Walker (2) during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) defends Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (22) during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) defends Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko (22) during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis applauds his team on defense after taking a commanding lead during the second half against Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis applauds his team on defense after taking a commanding lead during the second half against Michigan State on Saturday, March 23, 2024 during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) launches a three-point attempt against Michigan State’s during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) launches a three-point attempt against Michigan State’s during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells at official Jeffery Clark during the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells at official Jeffery Clark during the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State’s Jaden Akins (3) and Tyson Walker (2) during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State’s Jaden Akins (3) and Tyson Walker (2) during the first half on Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

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