UNC-Pitt Postgame Notes

Posted Jan 31, 2017
North Carolina has won 20 games for the 58th time in school history and the 13th time in 14 seasons under Roy Williams. Carolina shot 50 percent from the floor, the ninth time this year UNC has shot 50 percent or better. UNC is 8-1 this year when it shoots 50 percent. Pitt shot 55.6 percent from the floor, the highest percentage by an opponent this year. (GoHeels.com)

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