Late into the game last Sunday, it looked like North Carolina’s season was on the verge of ending. A late run managed to get the Tar Heels over the line and into the Sweet 16. Considering the situation UNC was in, it’s fortunate that they are here. However, it’s not going to get any easier.
Waiting for them in the regional semifinal in Memphis is Butler. The Bulldogs went 25-8 this season, picking up wins over 11 tournament teams in the regular season.
The received the #4 seed in the South region and beat #13 Winthrop and #12 Middle Tennessee in their opening two games.