Western Illinois Preview and Game Thread

[akillesheel17]

going to choose to believe they're just getting the misses out now ahead of the rest of the postseason

 

[CadeShoemaker]

FINAL: UNC wins 82-49 and will face No. 5 seed Maryland in Chapel Hill on Sunday.

Four Tar Heels finished in double figures, with Nyla Harris leading the way with 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the floor and 5-for-6 from the FT line.

 

[23UNC]

We will have to shoot it better to beat Maryland.

 

[Jriv23]

Great win. Now we have to get ready for Maryland. Go Heels!

 

[tarboy]

I am not sure this performance will win vs MD. We need to get in the gym and zero in our shots and do a much better job of valuing the ball. Got to do it!

 

[6string]

I tend to think rebounding will be the determining factor against the Twerps.

 

[3397char]

 

[Viking131]

UNC has been a great fit for Nyla Harris. Talent is great to have, but "fit" goes a long way!

 

[tarboy]

I wish we could have Nyla Harris every year. She has been key for this teams season. She is a great fit.

Congratulations Nyla on the double/double. Keep playing hard.

 

[Mtns2Sea]

I ran into a Leatherneck fan today at the Carrboro Farmer's market. We chatted for a few minutes during which he lamented that he wished that more of their shooters had shown up last night but allowed as to how our team's defense had a lot to do with that. He said that their players had a "fantastic" experience and that they were treated very well here. He also said that they were hoping to get to go to a "blue blood" school for their regional and were very excited when they learned they were headed to Chapel Hill.

 

[Mtns2Sea]

Post-game presser:

 

[Jriv23]

The game against Maryland is going to be a physical one. It is going to come down to rebounding on both ends of the floor. Making shots and FT's, and playing to our standard. Go Heels!