Lucas: Rapid Reactions - UNC vs. Florida State
Posted Dec 2, 2023
What an afternoon of Carolina basketball. As you thought might happen at some point during this difficult part of the schedule, the Tar Heels didn't have a lot of energy the first 30 minutes. But a 22-0 run--yes, 22-0--completely changed the game and led to a 78-70 UNC win. That run was sparked by the Tar Heels turning up the defensive pressure.
(GoHeels.com)
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