1. Carolina got what they needed in another home win, this one an 81-64 decision over Notre Dame. Carolina had 19 assists on 31 field goals in a well-played win. The challenge now is to do it on the road, where the Heels are winless this season--a big test awaits Tuesday in Charlottesville.
2. Armando Bacot is very quietly having an ACC Player of the Year season. Perhaps because he started slowly, his recent performances have flown somewhat under the radar. You couldn't hide him on Saturday, though, as he was the one Tar Heel for which Notre Dame had no answer at all.