When all else fails, rebounding has been the key for Carolina’s success

Posted Jan 21, 2018
North Carolina won a slug fest when they defeated Georgia Tech, 80-66, at the Dean E. Smith Center Saturday afternoon. The Tar Heels scored 26 points off offensive rebounds and held a 46-25 advantage on the boards. The 22 more second-chance points than Tech was the second largest scoring margin in that category this season. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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