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Lucas: Difficult

Honestly, the biggest surprise as Boopie Miller held the game ball is that there weren't still flames coming out of it. That's really the story of the game: the potent SMU offense, which now leads the ACC in scoring. Carolina has two losses this season and in both of those games, the opposing point guard dictated play by getting to any spot that he wanted. (GoHeels.com)

Point of concern: SMU exposes Tar Heels’ backcourt issues

Lacking a true point guard hasn’t been a problem for No. 12 North Carolina for most of the season, primarily thanks to one of the top front-court duos in the country. SMU exposed that weakness in its 97–83 victory Saturday at Moody Coliseum, with neither of UNC’s usual point guards able to get the job done consistently on both ends of the basketball court. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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 Caleb Wilson 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. Seth Trimble 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 Luka Bogavac and Seth Trimble join forward Jarin Stevenson 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 Caleb Wilson 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 Hubert Davis 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)

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