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UNC leads Mississippi State at half
Tar Heels up again in NIT second round
March 20, 2010
Staff reports

 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.

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