How bad was UNC’s loss to Texas A&M? A few stats to contextualize the upset

Posted Mar 18, 2018
That UNC lost to No. 7 Texas A&M on Sunday was not unfathomable – the Aggies boast a likely NBA lottery pick in Robert Williams and are one of the tallest teams in college basketball. But to lose by 21 in their own backyard? That was hard to comprehend. So just how bad was UNC’s loss? Here are some statistics to provide some context on Sunday’s upset. (Charlotte Observer)

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