UNC’s Defense, Intensity in Practice Translating to Games

Posted Jan 10, 2024
North Carolina heads to NC State on Wednesday looking like one of the ACC’s best defensive teams. UNC held Oklahoma, Pittsburgh, and Clemson to season-lows in points. UNC allowed an average of 75 points to its opponents in the first 10 games of the season, but in its last three contests against Power Five teams, it’s only allowing 60.3 points. (Inside Carolina)

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