Beleaguered UNC Defense Rose Up At Just the Right Time

Posted Nov 6, 2021
Defense was largely optional on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium, until North Carolina decided to flex its muscles for a few series, allowing its prolific offense to do its thing in the Tar Heels’ 58-55 victory over No. 9 Wake Forest. After struggling for most of the game to stop the Deacons’ offense, the UNC’s defense made plays late when it had to. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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