Toughness. That’s the watchword from tonight’s comeback win over the North Carolina Tar Heels. In a game that had all the sights and smells of a blowout in the first half, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish hung tough and were able to hand #1/#2 UNC its second loss in as many games.
Initially, both teams traded baskets, seemingly feeling each other out. Following the first media timeout, it became clear that the UNC defense was not going to allow the Irish any comfortable shots. At the same time, the ND defense showed an inability to get stops that has distressed fans throughout this season.