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Can North Carolina Tar Heels Outshine Duke at Cameron Indoor?

As the North Carolina Tar Heels prepare to face off against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The Tar Heels have shown a mix of resilience and dominance in their past games, which could play a significant role in this highly anticipated matchup.


Mar 8, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Armando Bacot (5) hops off after being injured in the first half of the second round at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

In their latest game against the Miami Hurricanes, the Tar Heels secured a narrow victory with 75 points over Miami's 71. Their shooting from inside the paint was particularly effective, hitting 51 percent of two-point attempts and scoring 36 points in that area. They also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 13 points off them while maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.18.


However, consistency has been an issue for UNC. In an earlier game against Virginia Cavaliers, they managed to win despite shooting only 32 percent from both field goals and three-point range but excelled at free throws with a commendable 79 percent accuracy.


The most impressive performance came when they hosted Virginia Tech Hokies; not only did they score a season-high of 96 points but also shot an outstanding 60 percent on two-pointers and controlled the rebounds with both offensive (13) and defensive (27) efforts.


These statistics suggest that when UNC is on form, they can be unstoppable in terms of offense — especially inside the paint — and are capable of controlling the boards effectively.


The upcoming game will test whether UNC can leverage these strengths while addressing any inconsistencies in their play. Playing away at Cameron Indoor Stadium adds another layer of challenge due to its notorious reputation as one of college basketball's most intimidating venues for visiting teams.


Fans looking forward to this clash should mark their calendars for March 9th at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN from Durham, North Carolina – promising an electric atmosphere as these storied rivals go head-to-head once again.

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