Despite ACC loss, UNC earns a No. 1 seed in NCAAs

Posted Mar 11, 2012
North Carolina won't have to leave its home state to begin its pursuit of another national championship. The Tar Heels earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament and will begin play in the Midwest Region on Friday in Greensboro, NC. UNC will face the Lamar-Vermont winner in its tournament opener. It marked the 14th time UNC has received a No. 1 seed, the most in NCAA history. (Sports Illustrated)

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