Hangover? What hangover? UNC laid wood to Miami on the way to a 96-71 win that was even that close.
UNC answered any concern about a hangover or a team headed for a tailspin with a complete game. Both Joel Berry and Marcus Paige hit early jumpers while Brice Johnson continued to play at a high level versus a physical Miami frontline. However the big spark came from Theo Pinson off the bench. The sophomore guard was making all the hustle plays and even knocked down a three on his way to eight first half points. UNC eventually ran the lead to as much as eight before Miami cut it to five on a Sheldon McClellan three.