Clutch Rebounding Helps UNC Fend Off Oregon, Earn Shot at NCAA Championship Redemption

Posted Apr 2, 2017
All season, UNC made its living as the best rebounding team in America. As it turns out, the Tar Heels needed every last rebound they could get during Saturday’s NCAA Semifinal in Phoenix. Theo Pinson and Kennedy Meeks came up with two critical offensive boards in the final seconds, which helped UNC close out a 77-76 victory over No. 3 seed Oregon. (Chapelboro.com)

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