UNC Tar Heels Grind Out Home Win, Boost Postseason Confidence

0:00On March 4th, the 17th ranked North Carolina tar heels wrapped up their home schedule with a gritty 67-63 win over. Clemson. They're now 5-1 without freshman standout Caleb Wilson, improving to 24-6 overall in 12-5 in the ACC. The game was sloppy inside, with UNC missing 10-14 layups, but they sank 12-27 from beyond the arc to pull ahead. Clemson hung tough behind RJ Godfrey's 22 points and 9 rebounds, yet the tar heels answered every run. Players like Henry Vesar, with 13 points and Seth Trimble sealing it at the line, stepped up big, but it was the depth that shone through. Everyone felt the weight of the final home game, building confidence as the team grinded out the victory. Luca Bogavak led with a season-high 20 points on 6-3 pointers, hitting crucial ones late to build the lead. Freshman Derrick Dixon added 9 points, including a dagger. Three in the final minute, while Jaren Stevenson grabbed a career high 10 rebounds to match.

1:03Clemson's physicality. With momentum rolling into the postseason, the tar heels look ready to keep finding ways to win no matter whose sideline.