The 25 Greatest Games in UNC Basketball History: No. 12 - “Bloody Montross”

Posted Jun 29, 2019
When it was over, and elated Tar Heel fans stormed the Dean Dome floor, Mike Patrick said it best: “There is just something magical about this rivalry. These people go after each other tooth and nail.” Considering the enduring image of the game, the bloody face of UNC sophomore Eric Montross, Patrick’s quote was no exaggeration; it was quite literal. (Tar Heel Blog)

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