Tar Heels Search For Solutions For Fourth-Quarter Defensive Woes

Posted Nov 14, 2023
For a defense that was praised for its ability to make second-half adjustments earlier in the season, recent trends have shifted that perception. In the last four games against Power Five opponents, UNC has allowed 790 yards and 65 points in the fourth quarter. Mack Brown suggested that UNC’s defensive late-game struggles could be related to fatigue. (Inside Carolina)

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