How North Carolina and Kentucky match up — with a game prediction

Posted Dec 16, 2016
Historically, North Carolina has had Kentucky’s number — the Tar Heels are the only team to have beaten UK more than 10 times (23-14) and have a winning record vs. the Cats. However, under John Calipari, UK is 4-2 vs. UNC, including a 76-69 NCAA Tournament victory over the Tar Heels in 2011. Roy Williams is 8-8 vs. Kentucky overall, 7-5 as UNC head coach. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

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