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Two of men’s college basketball’s iconic programs – Michigan State and North Carolina – will square off next Thanksgiving Day as part of the 2025 Fort Myers Tip-Off, tournament organizers announced.
The Spartans and Tar Heels anchor the 2025 Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach Division, which will take place Thanksgiving Week at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College. The remaining two teams, as well as final game dates and matchups, will be announced in the coming weeks.
College Basketball: Fort Myers Tip-Off announces matchups, schedule for 2024 men’s tournament
Nov 15, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) shoots in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
The Spartans and Tar Heels have played 17 times, including most recently in the NCAA Tournament this past March. The last regular season meeting between the two programs was on Nov. 26, 2017, a game won by the Spartans. Overall, North Carolina owns a 13-4 advantage in the series.
North Carolina and Michigan State represent two of the most historically successful programs in college basketball. All-time, North Carolina has won six NCAA Tournament championships (third-most in NCAA history), owns 18 ACC Tournament titles and 33 ACC regular-season crowns. Additionally, the Tar Heels boast 21 Final Four appearances (most in NCAA history) and 53 all-time NCAA Tournament berths (second-most).
Nov 19, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) leaps over Samford Bulldogs center Riley Allenspach (35) during the second half for a dunk at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images
Michigan State has 37 NCAA Tournament appearances (10th most), including 10 Final Four appearances (sixth-most) and a pair of national championships. The Spartans also won a combined 22 Big Ten Championships, 16 regular-season titles, and six tournament crowns.
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Publish date : 2024-11-21 18:59:00
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