Brey: Notre Dame not intimidated by No. 2 North Carolina Posted Feb 5, 2016 Beating second-ranked North Carolina on Saturday doesn't look as formidable as it once might have for Notre Dame, not after defeating the Tar Heels twice last year. The first victory in Chapel Hill in early January last year helped launch the Fighting Irish to one of their best seasons. The second victory came in the ACC tournament title game. (Associated Press)