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UNC Basketball: Tar Heels set to take on Florida Gulf Coast

It’s finally here folks.

In just a matter of hours the North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles to open up their NCAA Tournament. The Eagles won their play in game as the No. 16 seed as they look to do the unthinkable and beat a No. 1 seed.

It won’t be easy however as the Tar Heels are clicking.

North Carolina is coming off an ACC regular season and tournament championship after beating Virginia on Saturday. Now they look to continue that momentum in a tough East Region which features some very talented teams.