Motivated by past losses, UNC shows fire and commitment in lopsided win

Posted Mar 11, 2016
Justin Jackson wouldn't let go. UNC wouldn't let up. The Tar Heels spent most of the season failing to quiet concerns about their toughness and defensive commitment. As the easy-going Jackson twirled around with Notre Dame's Matt Ryan and refused to relinquish his grip on a tied-up ball Friday , UNC had the look of a no-more-mister-nice-guy-team. (Fayetteville Observer)

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