Tar Heels Drown Tigers in Defense

Posted Jan 4, 2015
Roy Williams copied and improved upon South Carolina head coach Frank Martin’s defensive game plan as No. 19 North Carolina routed Clemson, 74-50, in both teams’ ACC opener on Saturday night. UNC limited Clemson to three made field goals over a 17-minute stretch to open the game in building a 32-12 lead. The Tigers finished the opening half with five field goals in 30 possessions. (Inside Carolina)

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