Entering tonight’s game, North Carolina was the No. 1 rebounding team in America. The Tar Heels grabbed an average of 46.1 rebounds per game, including 12.7 on the offensive glass.
Kentucky out-rebounded North Carolina 43-33. It was UK’s largest rebounding margin in a win over UNC (+10) since December 8th, 2001 (+12). They limited the Tar Heels to just five offensive rebounds and ten second chance points.
P.J. Washington had UK’s best individual performance on the glass, but Nick Richards made the most of his time on the court. The second semester sophomore had five rebounds and a block in only ten minutes of action.