Tar Heels Win the 50-50 Balls

Posted Jan 26, 2014
North Carolina all but secured its unblemished home record against Clemson would stay intact for yet another year with a late first-half run ignited by hustle plays. The hustle plays weren’t limited to rebounding. The Tar Heels began winning their share of 50-50 balls, which served the dual purpose of point differential and emotional release. (Inside Carolina)

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