- Matchup: North Carolina Tar Heels vs Michigan State Spartans
- Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Venue: Suncoast Credit Union Arena, Fort Myers, FL
- Broadcast: FOX
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The Suncoast Credit Union Arena will host an exciting clash as the unbeaten Michigan State Spartans (6-0) face off against the North Carolina Tar Heels (6-0) on Thursday.
In their previous game against St. Bonaventure, the North Carolina Tar Heels secured a victory with a final score of 85-70. The Tar Heels registered 13 fouls compared to 16 for St. Bonaventure. From beyond the arc, they converted 7 of 17 attempts. St. Bonaventure recorded a free throw percentage of 62.5%, hitting 5 out of 8 shots. They accumulated 28 rebounds (9 on the offensive glass) but failed to make any blocks. The game saw St. Bonaventure tally 13 assists and 8 steals. Defensively, North Carolina allowed a shooting percentage of 41.4%, as their opponents made 29 of 70 attempts. The Tar Heels dished out 16 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and secured 5 steals while grabbing 36 rebounds, with 10 on offense. At the charity stripe, they converted 21 of 27 attempts for a success rate of 77.8%. North Carolina ended the game with a field goal percentage of 50.9% (28 of 55) and succeeded with 8 of 18 from three-point range.
Henri Veesaar was a key player in the matchup, finishing with 24 points on 9 of 14 shooting. He logged 35 minutes and collected 13 rebounds, achieving a shooting percentage of 64.3% from the floor along with 3 assists.
Entering this matchup, North Carolina holds an undefeated record of 6-0 for the season. They average 11.7 turnovers per game and commit 15.8 fouls per game. As a team, they gather 45.8 rebounds per contest and have accumulated 106 assists this season, ranking 110th nationally in assists. The Tar Heels are hitting 34.0% of their three-point shots (53 of 156) and 72.1% from the free throw line. They score an average of 87.5 points per game (61st nationally) with a field goal percentage of 48.1%.
On the defensive side, the Tar Heels force 11.0 turnovers per game while drawing 21.5 fouls. They rank 42nd nationally in assists allowed, having surrendered 62 this season. North Carolina allows a field goal percentage of 34.3% (136 of 397) and averages 33.2 rebounds per game. They yield 31.8% on three-point attempts and rank 37th in Division 1 with an average of 64.3 points allowed per game.
In their latest contest, the Michigan State Spartans claimed a decisive win over East Carolina, ending with a score of 89-56. The Spartans allowed East Carolina to secure 25 rebounds total (3 offensive). They shot 40.0% from three-point range, connecting on 6 of 15 attempts, and finished at the free throw line with 18 of 26 for a 69.2% conversion rate. East Carolina made 16 of 48 shots from the floor, resulting in a shooting percentage of 33.3%. Michigan State finished the game shooting 34 out of 67 from the field, achieving a percentage of 50.7%. From downtown, they hit 13 of 28 attempts, which is 46.4%. East Carolina recorded 11 fouls, prompting the Spartans to take 12 free throws. They also had 11 turnovers but managed to secure 13 steals. Michigan State totaled 37 rebounds with 25 defensive and 12 offensive boards.
Divine Ugochukwu played a vital role for the Spartans, scoring 16 points in 16 minutes on the court, along with 2 assists. He achieved an impressive shooting percentage of 85.7% by making 6 out of 7 attempts and contributing with 2 rebounds.
Currently, the Spartans maintain a perfect 6-0 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 46.4% from the field, placing them 151st nationally. Michigan State has tallied 484 points this season (80.7 per game) and averages 43.2 boards per game. They dish out assists at a rate of 21.2 per game (4th in Division 1) while committing 11.5 turnovers per game. The Spartans also average 16.2 fouls per game and convert 69.9% from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Spartans rank 18th in Division 1, surrendering an average of 62.2 points per game. They force 14.0 turnovers from their opponents each contest and allow a shooting percentage of 38.0% from the floor (36th in college basketball). Michigan State’s defense allows opponents to shoot 29.5% from beyond the arc (44 of 149) and permits 72.8% from the free throw line. They give up an average of 11.7 assists and 29.5 rebounds per game, ranking 95th and 29th in Division 1, respectively.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on North Carolina
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