Winning Plays Send UNC to Sweet 16

Posted Mar 23, 2024
It’s on to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, as UNC absorbed some blows and fired back with winning punches on Saturday. The No. 1 seed Tar Heels fought past Michigan State 85-69 with tenacity in this Round of 32 matchup, and advanced to the West Region semifinals, marking the 38th time they’ve reached the second weekend of the tournament. (Inside Carolina)

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