UNC Defense Demanding Coastal Respect

Posted Oct 26, 2015
No. 22 Duke and No. 23 Pittsburgh have relied on solid defense to remain undefeated in ACC play. While North Carolina is better known for its offensive exploits during the Larry Fedora era, its defense is making a case for the best unit in the Coastal Division in 2015. In ACC play, UNC is allowing the fewest points (19.3) of the trio. (Inside Carolina)

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