Recap of the Spartans’ upset win over UNC

Michigan State will leave Maui with a lot to improve on, but a lot to feel encouraged about.

The Spartans defeated No. 12 North Carolina, 94-91, in their third and final game of the Maui Invitational, taking third place in the tournament. They finish 2-1 overall in the tournament and will have a solid win to build on as they prepare to enter the Big Ten next week.

Our Aidan Champion gives his first thoughts on the Spartans’ win over the Tar Heels in this postgame edition of the Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast.

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“Well, Maui has been good for us,” Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said after the game. “I really wasn’t happy with some of our guards yesterday. We challenged them, and let me say a few things right off the bat. As you know, Jase Richardson couldn’t play after the game. His head was just bothering him and he didn’t make it through the protocol. I think he’ll be okay, but that was one thing.

“We talked about what we wanted to do with their quick guards and we wanted him in and Frankie Fidler came to me and kind of agreed with it and started Tre, then hats off to Frankie… Then , hats off to Tre for taking advantage. Then there’s Book (Xavier Booker). waiting for that, but for a guy who’s been through what he’s been through, he deserves to feel good fit in and be a big part of a big one victory

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