North Carolina Tar Heels Set to Battle Pittsburgh Panthers at Petersen Events Center

As the North Carolina Tar Heels prepare to face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Petersen Events Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent high-scoring trend. The Tar Heels have been on a roll, showcasing a potent offense that has consistently put up impressive numbers.

In their last game against Charleston Southern Buccaneers, the Tar Heels dominated with a staggering 105 points, displaying an incredible 56 percent field goal success rate and sinking 42 percent of their three-point attempts. Their offensive prowess was complemented by a solid defense that racked up seven blocks and nine steals, contributing to a significant 17 points off turnovers.

The previous away game for the Tar Heels saw them secure an 81-81 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners. They maintained strong offensive momentum with fast break points totaling 23 and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 24 points. Despite facing personal foul troubles with a total of 22 fouls in the game against Kentucky Wildcats, they managed to keep it close but ultimately fell short with an 83-87 loss.

One aspect that could play into North Carolina's hands is their ability to control rebounds; they outrebounded Charleston Southern by an impressive margin and will look to exploit this advantage again.

The upcoming match promises excitement as both teams bring unique strengths onto the court. The Petersen Events Center will be buzzing with energy as fans anticipate whether North Carolina can continue its high-scoring games or if Pittsburgh will halt their advance.

Mark your calendars for January 3rd when these two teams clash in what is expected to be an electrifying encounter. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN channel number 206 at venue time zone US/Eastern.