Off the cuff: Does anyone really want to play Kentucky this time of year? Well, evidently UNC-Wilmington does. But Carolina fans are likely tired of the regular season matchups with seem to be scheduled each year. A classic game like that really should be reserved for tournament time. It's frustrating to lose to a less experienced team like Kentucky has this year. And it was Carolina making careless mistakes. Yes, there were a season-high 17 turnovers but the last one was particularly frustrating. Carolina had the entire timeout to come up with a last second play and that's what happened? Cormac Ryan was streaking down the sideline, looking straight ahead, getting into position when Elliott Cadeau planted the ball on side for no apparent reason. Regardless, it's just inexcusable coming out of a timeout. Who knows if Carolina would have hit a three to send it to overtime but if they hit it, I think the more experienced Heels would have won in overtime. Kentucky has a lot of talent but Carolina is a better team and should have won this game. The Wildcats will be an even harder team to beat at the end of the year. Of course so will UNC-Wilmington. |
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