Desperate Tar Heels Call for 'Do or Die' Mode After Pitt Win

Posted Feb 8, 2025
With the tensions of four losses in five games brewing, a mad scramble ensued inside the Smith Center. Pittsburgh's Zack Austin looked around for an open teammate with 13.5 seconds left in the second half, with Elliot Cadeau guarding his inbounds pass. North Carolina led the Panthers by one after a game that featured 11 ties and 13 lead changes. (Inside Carolina)

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