North Carolina Falls in Shootout to No. 6 Purdue

Posted Nov 20, 2021
No. 18 North Carolina may have lost to No. 6 Purdue, 93-84, on Saturday afternoon, but the Tar Heels proved they were up for the challenge against a legitimate Final Four contender. Without its top defender in Leaky Black, UNC struggled against one of the top offensive teams in the country. Purdue shot 56% for the game, including 44% from 3-point range. (Inside Carolina)

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