Faith to finish: Tar Heels survive Arkansas’ upset bid to reach Sweet 16

Posted Mar 20, 2017
Joel Berry pointed to the cursive script on the inside of his left biceps Sunday, the word tattooed there becoming an explanation for UNC’s just-completed survival. Believe. “It’s something that I live my life by,” the guard said, “and that’s what we did.” The Tar Heels’ faith, shaken but unbroken, helped deliver their 72-65 escape of Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament. (Burlington Times News)

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