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Jarin Stevenson’s Versatility Changes the Game In UNC's 71-70 Win Over Ohio State

With Seth Trimble's return, coach Hubert Davis had a decision to make. He could slide Luka Bogavac back to the bench or he could move Jarin Stevenson out of the starting lineup. Davis decided on the latter. Despite not being a "starter," Stevenson played the fourth-most minutes of any Tar Heel and was an unsung hero in UNC's win over Ohio State. (TarHeel247)

Lucas: Steadfast

"The meaning of steadfast," Hubert Davis told his team before they faced Ohio State, "is immovable." UNC's coach had watched a sermon about the importance of being steadfast. As he relayed the message to his team, he wanted them to understand there would likely be some adversity on Saturday, and they'd need to be immovable when it happened. (GoHeels.com)

Seth Trimble returns from broken arm to set up winning basket in UNC’s latest victory

Seth Trimble picked up right where he left off, making a pass that set up the winning basket in No. 12 North Carolina’s 71-70 victory over Ohio State on Saturday. Though, truth be told, it was supposed to be a shot. Trimble was back on the court for the Tar Heels after recovering from a broken forearm, the result of a Nov. 9 weight room mishap. (Associated Press)

UNC basketball leaves Atlanta facing a challenge

The Tar Heel defense is legitimate. But Carolina needs to find a way to score more points while pitching defensive gems. It's what the best teams do. Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson, and Seth Trimble scored 54 of UNC's 71 points Saturday. Veesaar and Wilson were the only two players to get double figures in the previous game against East Tennessee State. (TarHeel247)

Video: Seth Trimble, Jarin Stevenson Post-Ohio State Locker Room Interviews

North Carolina senior guard Seth Trimble and junior forward Jarin Stevenson speak with reporters following the No. 12 Tar Heels' 71-70 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday at the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta. (View Video)

North Carolina vs. Ohio State Postgame Notes

Caleb Wilson led all scorers with 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for North Carolina. Wilson scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half. Ohio State scored 70 points, and UNC has held each of its first 12 opponents under 75 points for just the second time in the post-Dean Smith era. UNC is 14-3 against Ohio State and 4-0 in the CBS Sports Classic. (GoHeels.com)

Box Score: North Carolina 71, Ohio State 70

View the complete box score from the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels' 71-70 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon at the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta. (View Box Score)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Basketball Holds On, Closes Out Ohio State Late

Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's 71-70 win over Ohio State in Atlanta, the performance of Seth Trimble in his return, Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar's impressive showings against the Buckeyes, Hubert Davis' second-half management, and more. (View Video)

Henri Veesaar’s dunk seals UNC's huge win in Seth Trimble’s return

Seth Trimble is back, and so is No. 12 North Carolina’s beautiful transition game. And then there is senior leader’s knack for making clutch plays. Trimble dished off to Henri Veesaar for the game-winning dunk with seven seconds remaining as the Tar Heels pulled out a 71-70 victory Saturday at State Farm Arena in the CBS Sports Classic over Ohio State. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Tar Heels Escape Ohio State, 71-70 - Highlights

Caleb Wilson recorded 20 points and 15 rebounds in his Atlanta Homecoming, while Henri Veesaar notched 17 and 10 in UNC Basketball's dramatic 71-70 win over Ohio State on Saturday. Seth Trimble sparked the Tar Heels with 17 points in his first game back from injury. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

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