North Carolina Defeats Indiana in Bahamas Tournament

In a thrilling overtime game at the Maui Invitational, Michigan State defeated No. 12 North Carolina 94-91, with Tre Holloman leading the Spartans with a career-high 19 points. North Carolina's Seth Trimble sent the game into overtime with a late three-pointer, but Michigan State's strong performance, including 54% shooting and 50 points in the paint, secured their victory. Meanwhile, North Carolina's struggles continue as they fall to 0-3 against high-major opponents this season, with upcoming games against No. 9 Alabama and Pitt. In women's basketball, Indiana faced No. 16 North Carolina in the Battle 4 Atlantis final, suffering a significant loss at 69-39 while missing key player Sydney Parrish due to injury. Indiana struggled offensively, shooting just 29% from the field, and head coach Teri Moren acknowledged the team's need for better urgency and adaptability moving forward. Both teams will seek to regroup in their next matches as the season progresses.