Increased Defensive Zeal Helps Tar Heels Snap Two-Game Skid

Posted Dec 22, 2023
An infectious defensive intensity overtook the Tar Heels in their 81-69 win over Oklahoma at the Jumpman Invitational. UNC set season highs with 10 steals and 18 forced turnovers. North Carolina also blocked six shots on the night, three of which came from Armando Bacot. "We knew we had to be physical and play with a lot of fire," Cormac Ryan said. (Inside Carolina)

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