Narrow loss offers more lessons for UNC

Posted Dec 3, 2011
Following Saturday's 73-72 loss to No.1 Kentucky at Rupp Arena, the Tar Heels talked about education once again. This time, though, it wasn't in the form of effort, intensity or even defense. It was about taking care of the small things, and avoiding momentary lapses that proved costly against the Wildcats. "I cannot fault my team's effort tonight," UNC coach Roy Williams said. (Fox Sports Carolinas)

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