Multiple things can be true. This Carolina squad is much better than the one that was blown out against Duke in Durham. Had they been playing like this for the past three months instead of the last few weeks, they wouldn’t be under so much pressure to get a win so they can go to the NCAA Tournament.
Alas, a squad that has looked like it belongs in the tournament didn’t get the win to back up their resume, and now the work begins in Charlotte on Thursday following a 82-69 loss to the Blue Devils on Saturday.