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No. 22 North Carolina is trying to fix mistakes as the ACC schedule gets tougher
North Carolina's defense allowed a 44.9% 3-point shooting rate in ACC games, ranking among the worst nationally, prompting urgent adjustments before key matchups.
- Facing a Quadrant 1 matchup, No. 22 North Carolina visits Virginia on Saturday after an 0-2 cross-country trip highlighted defensive struggles.
- Momentum gave way to a four-game downturn as the North Carolina Tar Heels lost three of four after a 13 start, marked by inability to defend the 3-point arc.
- SportRadar data shows UNC allowed five ACC opponents to make 70 of 156 3-pointers at 44.9%, with SMU Mustangs hitting 20 of 28 for 71.4% after halftime and California Golden Bears shooting nearly 56%.
- Head coach Hubert Davis said last week the team made multiple back-to-back possession mistakes, and Alabama transfer Jarin Stevenson noted film sessions emphasized pick-and-roll communication, closeouts and perimeter pressure, helping a 91-69 win over Notre Dame.
- The 22nd-ranked Tar Heels face urgency as Virginia Cavaliers present a stiff test; KenPom ranks them 17th, so sustaining fixes beyond a one-game bump is critical.
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No. 22 North Carolina is trying to fix mistakes as the ACC schedule gets tougher
No. 22 North Carolina is trying to correct mistakes that have suddenly surfaced in the first third of the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule.
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