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North Carolina Tar Heels Narrowly Miss Victory in High-Scoring Duel with Florida State Seminoles

In a closely contested matchup at Carmichael Arena, the North Carolina Tar Heels faced off against the Florida State Seminoles in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Tar Heels, with a season record of 13-0 before this game, were narrowly outscored by the Seminoles, ending the game at 84-86. Despite this setback, both teams showcased exceptional skill and determination throughout all four quarters.


Mar 3, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Deja Kelly (25) passes to North Carolina Tar Heels guard Alyssa Ustby (1) during the first half at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

Key Performances from the Tar Heels


The North Carolina team demonstrated remarkable teamwork and individual talent. Reniya Kelly led her team with an impressive 16 points, showcasing her shooting accuracy by hitting 75 percent of her field goals and being perfect from the free-throw line. Alyssa Ustby also made significant contributions with a double-double consisting of 14 points and 10 rebounds, proving to be invaluable on both ends of the court. Maria Gakdeng emerged as another standout player for the Tar Heels, scoring a team-high of 21 points while maintaining an efficient shooting performance.


Seminoles' Strategic Play


The Florida State Seminoles presented a formidable challenge to their hosts. Their strategy was evident in their balanced attack and defensive efforts which resulted in them leading by as much as eight points during the game. The Seminoles capitalized on turnovers scoring 13 points off them and dominated inside with 40 points in paint contributions to their victory.


Looking Ahead


The North Carolina Tar Heels are set to face off against California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion on January 30th at 10:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on ACC Network Extra as UNC looks to bounce back from this narrow defeat.


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