UNC's Third Quarter Eruption Fueled By Trio Of Turnovers

Posted Dec 1, 2019
The Tar Heels’ three forced third-quarter turnovers led to 21 points in under a 10-minute stretch against NC State. For senior safety Myles Dorn, who registered his second interception of the season in the fourth quarter, giving the defense four turnovers in the game, the third-quarter barrage was something this team can build on going into next season. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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