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Zeller is making a push for first-team All-ACC
Carolina's point guard situation also came into focus. Kendall Marshall played 34 minutes and handed out 11 assists, and freshman Stilman White was able to provide five valuable reserve minutes to give Marshall a breather. With Dexter Strickland out for the season due to an ACL tear, White's ability to advance the ball upcourt, initiate the offense and defend his counterpart will be critical to UNC's postseason chances.
Roy Williams said after the game that he was pleased by his team's defense and concentration on Wolfpack shooter Scott Wood, who converted just 4-for-12 en route to 11 points.
Thinking ahead, what can State do to perform more competitively in Raleigh? The Pack must create sets for Woods to get open looks, and somehow, someway, they'll have to narrow UNC's rebounding advantage significantly. That said, the teams don't meet again until February 21, so who knows where the respective squads will be positioned by then.
The Heels host Georgia Tech on Sunday evening, and State hosts Virginia on Saturday night. Click here to view the UNC/NCSU box score.