Lucas: Long Live

Posted Jan 6, 2024
The Tar Heels had a great game plan, with the scouting report handled by Pat Sullivan and implemented by Hubert Davis and UNC's entire staff. And it was executed well enough to get a 65-55 victory. "Coach Sully told us," said Armando Bacot, "that something had to give today." What gave was Clemson's undefeated record at Littlejohn this season. (GoHeels.com)

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