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North Carolina Tar Heels Set to Host Virginia Cavaliers at Carmichael Arena

As the North Carolina Tar Heels prepare to welcome the Virginia Cavaliers to Carmichael Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter in women's basketball. The Tar Heels have been showing a form that could only be described as formidable, and their recent performances suggest they are ready to extend their winning momentum.


Virginia Cavaliers VS North Carolina Tar Heels

In their last outing on January 29 against Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum, the Tar Heels secured a convincing victory with 69 points over the Tigers' 58. This win was characterized by an aggressive defense that racked up an impressive 16 steals and dominated total rebounds with 42 compared to Clemson's 36. The offensive side wasn't left behind either; despite a third-quarter slump where they scored just seven points, they bounced back in the final quarter with a whopping 26 points.


The game before that saw UNC facing off against Pittsburgh Panthers on January 26 at Petersen Events Center. It was another showcase of their resilience as they emerged victorious with 72 points against Panthers' 57. Their free-throw accuracy was nearly flawless at an astounding rate of around 95 percent, and they outrebounded Pittsburgh by seven while also maintaining better ball distribution with more assists.


Even when pitted against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on January 22 at home in Carmichael Arena, UNC didn't disappoint its fans. They won by scoring more field goals and three-pointers than Georgia Tech and maintained higher percentages across both categories.


The Cavaliers should not be underestimated though; every game is a new chapter waiting to be written. However, based on these past performances, it's clear that UNC has been tightening up its defense while maintaining consistent scoring prowess across quarters – except for occasional dips which they've proven capable of overcoming swiftly.


Looking ahead to February second’s clash set for an evening tip-off time of around eleven o'clock (11:00 PM), expectations are high for the North Carolina Tar Heels as they play host once again at Carmichael Arena. Fans eager not to miss this matchup can catch all the action live via ACC Network Extra online broadcast network.

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