Wednesday's night in Chapel Hill was a memorable game for fans, students, and players. It marked the last home game for seniors. David Noel put on a show for the Carolina faithful and set a career high in scoring with 26 points, including 4 three-pointers. North Carolina was hot from the start. They got out to a big lead in the first half over UVA and cruised to 99-54 victory. Fellow UNC senior, Reyshaun Terry added 17 points.
The crowd was jam packed to witness the final home game of the season. UNC are now 20-6 in the regular season and advance into 2nd place in the ACC. Everyone is awaiting the monumental game against Duke on Saturday. The confidence the Tarheels have gained over the last montn, since being on a roll, they have a good chance of beating the Blue Devils in Camden. It were be a battle and a real challenge, but when hasn't it been playing this team? Coming off an upset yesterday against Florida State, Duke will be hungry for a victory.
The main strategy for the Heels on Saturday will be containing J.J. Redick. Getting in his face and smothering him with pressure, refusing to give him open looks at the basket will force Duke to find other scoring options. It's okay if Shelden Williams gets his ahare of points in the paint. UNC can live with that just so no one else catches fire. Pushing the pall inside as much as possible to Hansbrough, trying to draw quick fouls on Williams may work to their benefit too. Right now North Carolina is rated 13th in the nation. I'd like to see them outplay Duke and show everyone they still can beat the best in the country.
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