STARKVILLE, MISS — North Carolina continues to play well in the NIT, and after 20 minutes of play at Humphrey Stadium, the Tar Heels lead Mississippi State, 36-33.
UNC fell behind 13-2 to start the game but responded with an 18-3 run to take a 22-19 lead.
John Henson leads UNC with 10 points, and Leslie McDonald chipped in seven of his own as freshmen have 26 of UNC's first-half points in the NIT second-round matchup.
