Big regression for UNC as Kentucky takes it to the Tar Heels

Posted Dec 18, 2021
UNC's regression Saturday in Las Vegas produced the sort of poor defense, shooting and energy that the Tar Heels thought they cleaned up after the nightmare loss to Tennessee. Those frustrations were back with Kentucky guard Sahvir Wheeler driving to the basket on a porous UNC defense at will in the No. 21 Wildcats’ decisive 98-69 victory. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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