The Tar Theels of North Carolina find their rhythm because the regular season of 2024-25 begins to end here in February. While the UNC pushes towards Mars, sitting on the bubble of the NCAA tournament, they must stack victories to improve their CV.
And on Saturday was another opportunity for this.
The UNC led from the start and never really looked back, overlooking Virginia from the opening tip when they killed the riders 81-66. It was the third consecutive victory for the UNC because they are currently sitting on the line of the “first four” on the last range of Joe Lunardi.
This victory did not put them on the field for the moment, but it was a case they really needed and could not lose. Let’s look at our points to remember instantaneous of the great victory on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill.
Drake Powell in the starting training … and he delivered
Hubert Davis changes his alignments, looking for the best combinations based on opponents. On Saturday, the first year student Drake Powell returned to the departure training and had a good match.
Powell scored 11 points, caught two rebounds and harvested two assists. It was also a defensive force, which is a large area of need for the Tar Talels on the section. Powell’s game reminded me of the media threw around him entering this season and he shows that he always has that.
The Tar Heels have fired from the line to three points
One thing that was a constant struggle for the UNC this season was three -point shot. This was not the case on Saturday.
UNC started the match from the three -point line and finished match 9 out of 16, pulling 56.3%. It was an impressive performance in this area and honestly refreshing to see. They did it even with their best three-point shooter, RJ Davis, going 0-4.
Jae’lyn Withers paved the way for 4 out of 6 while Drake Powell went 1 in 2 and Ian Jackson went 3 out of 3. Cade Tyson also made his only attempt.
The victories sequence continues
As I mentioned above, UNC now has a sequence of three-game victories and they play some of their best basketballs of the season at the right time. Now, the quality of adversaries is something that we must emphasize because they have not been the most difficult competition. But at this stage of the season, they need victories.
A loss would have been devastating and for the UNC, you play who is left in your schedule. They will therefore certainly take this victory.
Jae’lyn Withers played another good game
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A short turnaround …
North Carolina has found a way to take a certain momentum here when February ends and we head towards Mars. It is still too early to say if this team is ready to run on the field of the NCAA tournament. Now they have another game they need to find a way to win and it’s in a few days.
UNC goes to Florida State on Monday evening for a match with the Seminoles. It is another game that the UNC really cannot afford to lose, even if it will be a more difficult test for the team of Hubert Davis.
A victory probably moves in terms of simulated supports, but a loss could do more damage. Let’s see how this team reacts with this short recovery and if it can find a way to get a big victory again.
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Intending to remember from the UNC basketball victory against Virginia
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