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Can North Carolina Tar Heels Outmaneuver Florida State Seminoles at Capital One Arena?

As the North Carolina Tar Heels prepare to face off against the Florida State Seminoles at the Capital One Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their impressive performance from last season. The Tar Heels have shown a strong presence on the court, with a perfect free throw and true shooting percentage, alongside an impeccable two-point shot record.


Dec 2, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA;  Florida State Seminoles forward Jamir Watkins (2)with the ball in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

The previous season's analytics reveal that the Tar Heels averaged 76 points per game with a solid contribution from both inside and beyond the arc. Their average of over 7 three-pointers made per game is indicative of their ability to stretch defenses and create scoring opportunities. Additionally, they maintained an average of 36 rebounds per game which helped them control possession and limit second-chance points for opponents.


Defensively, UNC has been just as formidable. Averaging nearly 4 blocks and over 5 steals per game demonstrates their ability to disrupt opponents' offensive flow and force turnovers. However, ball security will be crucial as they averaged slightly over 10 turnovers per game last season.


Dec 2, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA;  Florida State Seminoles forward De'Ante Green (5) reacts in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

The venue could play a significant role in this matchup; playing away from home always presents challenges. Yet, with disciplined play that capitalizes on their shooting strengths while maintaining defensive intensity, UNC could very well dictate the pace of the game against FSU.


Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN when these two teams clash on March 14th at noon Eastern Time at Washington's Capital One Arena. It promises to be an exciting encounter as we watch whether UNC can translate last season's stats into another victory on court.


Dec 2, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA;  Florida State Seminoles guard Jalen Warley (1) looks to shoot as c5/ defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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