Six-game away stretch will test the Tar Heels

Posted Nov 23, 2007

North Carolina players could be forgiven if they took an extra minute during their blowout of South Carolina State on Tuesday to enjoy the friendly chants, familiar rims and expansive locker room of the Smith Center. Because the top-ranked Tar Heels won't be experiencing that home court advantage again for a while. Tonight's 11:55 p.m. EST tipoff against Old Dominion in the Las Vegas Classic marks the first challenge in a six-game road stretch for the Tar Heels. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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