North Carolina Tar Heels Edge Louisville Cardinals in a Nail-Biter at Dean E. Smith Center

In a tightly contested matchup, the North Carolina Tar Heels (18-7) emerged victorious over the Louisville Cardinals (24-5) with a final score of 77-74. The game was held at the Dean E. Smith Center, where both teams showcased their competitive spirit and determination.

First Half

The first half saw the Tar Heels taking an early lead with 39 points against the Cardinals' 38. Jarin Stevenson played a crucial role for Chapel Hill, contributing significantly on both ends of the court with his defensive prowess and scoring ability. The Cards managed to keep pace thanks to their effective three-point shooting, making 14 out of 39 attempts throughout the game.

Second Half

As play resumed, North Carolina maintained their momentum by extending their lead to as much as 16 points during this period. Seth Trimble stood out for his impressive performance, leading his team in scoring while also dishing out key assists that kept Ville's defense on its toes. Despite this advantage, Louisville fought back fiercely with strong performances from their bench players who added vital points.

Final Moments

In an intense finish marked by multiple lead changes and ties—four and seven respectively—the Heels managed to hold off a late surge from LOU thanks largely due to strategic plays orchestrated by Jonathan Powell who demonstrated exceptional court vision under pressure situations ensuring UNC's narrow win over one of college basketball’s top-ranked teams.

Looking ahead after this exciting encounter between these two powerhouses; fans can catch up next when North Carolina hosts Virginia Tech Hokies at home scheduled February 28th starting time set around evening hours broadcasted live via ESPN2 network channel available nationwide across America!

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