Defense, rebounding help UNC put away Cal early

Posted Jan 16, 2025
Skittish late-game stretches on both ends of the floor have made putting opponents away challenging for North Carolina. Against ACC newcomer California, the Tar Heels changed that, hammering the Bears with a 22-6 second-half run on their way to an easy 79-53 victory Wednesday at the Smith Center for their season-high fourth consecutive victory. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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