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The Tar Heels had their worst shooting performance of the season, making only 17% of their 3-point attempts.

Michigan State dominated inside, outscoring UNC 46-34 in the paint and winning the rebounding battle.

The Spartans used large scoring runs at the end of each half to secure the victory over the Tar Heels.

UNC basketball couldn’t connect from long distance and couldn’t keep Michigan State out of the paint in a 74-58 loss at the Fort Myers Tip-Off in Florida.

Ranked No. 17 in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll and No. 16 in the AP Top 25 poll, the Tar Heels (6-1) suffered their first defeat of the season in a top-25 showdown on Thanksgiving Day against the 11th-ranked Spartans (7-0), who were the tougher team from start to finish.

UNC had its worst shoot

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