In an awfully unconventional start to the North Carolina men’s basketball season, the Tar Heels (1-1) have faced two off-schedule deficits in as many games. After trailing 71-69 in the home opener to Elon, North Carolina was on knockout watch against No. 1 Kansas days later, enduring a 20-point margin late into the first half.
While the comeback fell short in Allen Fieldhouse, the Tar Heels rallied in both contests, ripping off a 21-5 run to close versus the pesky Phoenix and doing similarly Friday night, outscoring the Jayhawks by 12 in the second half. Sitting at .