Tar Heels Grind Out Season-Opening Victory

Posted Nov 14, 2014
No. 6 North Carolina opened its 2014-15 campaign by pairing a glimpse of its promising potential with a reminder of the work yet to be done in its 76-60 victory over N.C. Central. At times, UNC resembled a Final Four-caliber team on Friday when it controlled the tempo through defense and transition. Other times, however, the Tar Heels resembled last season’s squad. (Inside Carolina)

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