No. 5 Diamond Heels Face Pitt Wednesday, Winner Advances to ACC Semifinals

Posted May 22, 2018
No. 5 North Carolina will kick off their ACC Tournament on Wednesday at 7 p.m. as they take on Pittsburgh for a spot in the ACC Semifinals. With Pittsburgh's upset over Georgia Tech on Tuesday, the Tar Heels path is clear. A win will advance UNC to the semifinals and a loss will send Pittsburgh to the semifinals. Earlier this year, the Tar Heels swept Pitt at home. (GoHeels.com)

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