Lucas: Rapid Reactions - N.C. Central

Posted Dec 12, 2020
Not an artistic win, but still a win, as North Carolina beats N.C. Central, 73-67. Now the Tar Heels get a week of practice without classes to prepare for Ohio State. UNC continues to find itself in first half holes. For the fourth time in six games, the Tar Heels trailed by double digits in the first half. This time, they fought back to lead at halftime, 30-28. (GoHeels.com)

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