Top-seeded North Carolina braces for stern test vs. Michigan State

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CHARLOTTE -- The West Region will produce a second-round game ripe with NCAA Tournament history when North Carolina clashes with Michigan State on Saturday.

The big-time matchup seemed to have everyone's attention as soon as it was clear that both teams would take care of matters in the opening round.

"The second round has always been real," North Carolina coach Hubert Davis s