Defense Still The Key For No. 23 Tar Heels Premium Content

Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - From the start of the season, North Carolina’s players and coaches knew their success largely would be determined by how well their talented defense carried the burden for a young offense.

Judging by where the No. 23 Tar Heels stand as they close the regular season, that unit lived up to its responsibility.

North Carolina ranks in the top 12 nationally in four major…


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