Tar Heels back in men’s college basketball Top 25 poll, seeking second Quad 1 victory Friday

Posted Dec 26, 2022
North Carolina is back to playing well, has continued to improve during a four-game win streak, and now the Tar Heels are back in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll after a three-week absence. UNC is No. 25 after following up its big overtime victory Dec. 17 in New York over Ohio State with an 80-76 win Wednesday in Charlotte over Michigan. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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