North Carolina Struggles Again at Wake Forest in Sinking Loss

Posted Jan 21, 2025
North Carolina missed open 3-pointer after open 3-pointer Tuesday, and ultimately couldn't exorcise its road demons at Wake Forest. The Tar Heels fell 67-66 at Joel Coliseum, and suffered their fourth straight loss in this tie-dyed building. It became a brutal experience plagued by ineffective offense, as UNC barely exceeded a season low in scoring. (Inside Carolina)

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