Caleb Love had just deemed UNC's 72-68 escape act against Syracuse a clutch demonstration of the Tar Heels’ toughness and character. The timing couldn’t have been more appropriate. There was R.J. Davis, Love’s battered backcourt partner, making his way along the hallways outside the Tar Heels' locker room, an ice bag obscuring the side of his face. (Inside Carolina) Chansky’s Notebook: Pete Nance Steps Up
Pete Nance, who may have had his true baptism to college basketball, got tougher as the night went on with Armando Bacot spending much of.