Are you relaxed yet?
Two games with some strange hiccups turned into two double-digit wins. UNC maintained its perfect record in the Spectrum Center this season, beating Wagner and Michigan State to earn a trip to the Sweet Sixteen. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing.
Carolina only had a 12-point margin over grossly overmatched Wagner, who only suited up seven Seahawks. The Heels were down 12 points at one point in the first half against Michigan State before Spartan-kicking Tom Izzo’s squad down a giant hole and winning by 16. That performance put the college basketball universe on notice, since many folks started believing the Sparty hype after they handled Mississippi State in the first round.