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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - SMU’s Offense Blasts UNC Basketball

David Ray Allen and Ross Martin discuss UNC Basketball's loss to SMU and what went wrong for the Tar Heels. The conversation gets into the best perimeter rotation for Carolina, who clearly have some defensive deficiencies and uncertainly on who can be counted on to score each game. (View Video)

How SMU Limited North Carolina's Frontcourt Duo: Physicality & Double Teams

On North Carolina's first extended possession Saturday, star freshman took one post-up dribble to back down SMU forward Corey Washington, turned to his right and tried to make a scoring move as he was enveloped by a double team that came from 7-foot-2, 272-pound Samet Yigitoglu. Traveling. Turnover. It was a sign of things to come. (Inside Carolina)

North Carolina vs. SMU Postgame Notes

SMU scored 97 points, the most against the Tar Heels this season. No opponent had scored 75 or more this season. SMU made 14 of 27 three-pointers. tied his career highs with three 3FGs and five assists and led UNC with 22 points. Trimble scored 20 or more points for the third time in his career and the second time in as many games. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Players Post-SMU Locker Room Interviews

North Carolina guards and join forward in speaking with reporters following the Tar Heels' 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday afternoon in Dallas, Texas. (View Video)

North Carolina crumbles against SMU’s perimeter punch, physicality

SMU lived from downtown Dallas, and UNC was helpless to stop the 3-pointer or get involved down the stretch. Double-teaming Wilson has become commonplace, but no team has been as effective as the Mustangs. Their defense, combined with perimeter production and hot second-half shooting, led to a 97-83 SMU victory Saturday (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: SMU 97, North Carolina 83

View the complete box score from the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels' 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday afternoon in Dallas, Texas. (View Box Score)

Video: Hubert Davis Post-SMU Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach speaks with reporters following the No. 12 Tar Heels' 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday afternoon in Dallas. (View Video)

Video: SMU Basketball Coach Andy Enfield Post-UNC Press Conference

SMU head men's basketball coach Andy Enfield speaks with the media following the Mustang's 97-83 victory over the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday afternoon. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC vs. SMU Rapid Reactions

SMU had too much firepower in a 97-83 win that dropped UNC to 1-1 in the ACC basketball standings. The Mustangs scored a whopping 58 points in the second half. 2. SMU was just too efficient offensively, and the Tar Heels couldn't stop them. The Mustangs led the points in the paint category, led in fast break points, and hit 14 of 27 from three. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Falls At SMU

Former North Carolina point guard joins Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina to break down the No. 12 Tar Heels' 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday in Dallas. (View Video)
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Last Game:
North Carolina: 83
SMU: 97
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Next Game:
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Sat, Jan 10 6:00 ET, Chapel Hill, Smith Center
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ACC Basketball Standings
TeamACCOverall
(6) Duke3-014-1
Clemson2-012-3
(24) SMU1-012-2
Miami1-012-2
NC State2-111-5
(17) North Carolina1-113-2
California1-113-2
(23) Virginia1-112-2
Stanford1-112-3
Virginia Tech1-112-3
Notre Dame1-110-5
Syracuse1-110-5
Wake Forest1-110-5
(20) Louisville1-211-4
Georgia Tech1-210-6
Boston College0-27-8
Florida State0-27-8
Pittsburgh0-27-8