Unc Basketball Torches Marquette To Advance In Ncaa ...
The UNC basketball team has advanced to the round of 32 in the NCAA tournament after a dominant performance against Marquette. The Tar Heels came out firing and never looked back, winning 93-70 in a game that was never really in doubt.
Hot Start
UNC got off to a scorching hot start, hitting their first five shots and building a double digit lead within the first few minutes of the game. They continued to pour it on throughout the first half, heading into halftime with a 20 point lead.
Dominant Inside
One of the keys to UNC's success was their dominance inside. Marquette had no answer for the Tar Heels' big men, as they were able to get easy buckets in the paint all game long. UNC outscored Marquette 52-20 in the paint and won the rebounding battle 44-26.
Balanced Attack
UNC also had a balanced scoring attack, with six players scoring in double figures. Armando Bacot led the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Caleb Love added 17 points and 6 assists. Kerwin Walton, who had been struggling with his shot recently, came alive in this game, scoring 15 points on 5-7 shooting from three-point range.
Looking Ahead
With the win, UNC advances to the round of 32 where they will face Wisconsin. The Badgers are a tough defensive team that likes to slow the pace of the game down, so UNC will need to continue to play at the high level they showed in this game if they want to advance further in the tournament.
Final Thoughts
All in all, this was an impressive performance by UNC. They looked like a team that could make a deep run in the tournament if they continue to play the way they did in this game. The Tar Heels have the talent to beat anyone in the country, and if they can continue to dominate inside and get balanced scoring, they will be a tough out for any team they face.