Jacobs: Home Respite For Road Warriors

Posted Nov 21, 2011
Two contingents of wanderers crossed paths on a warm November afternoon at Chapel Hill. For the victors, the day's pleasure was compounded by playing before the home fans, knowing they could spend the night in their own beds. The November 20 game against Mississippi Valley State was North Carolina's latest Smith Center opener since 2005, when Roy Williams' eventual NCAA champions played four games before enjoying a home crowd. (Tar Heel Blue)

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