At times, it was a master class of inside-outside offense at its best. Down the stretch, it looked like a nervy collapse. But above all, for the Tar Heels, it was a win.
CHICAGO — Carolina won a must game on its non-conference schedule, but almost gave the dad-gum thing away to Ohio State for Christmas before holding on for 82-74 win Saturday at The House Jordan Built (United Center).
The No. 24 North Carolina men’s basketball team, 7-3 on the season, gets another chance to show its improvement against a top-flight opponent. This time, the Tar Heels will clash with the No. 12 Ohio State Buckeyes in the CBS Sports Classic Sunday at 1 p.m.
The No. 4 UNC women’s soccer team started its season with a loss in overtime and seeks revenge Sunday against unranked Ohio State in the final game of the Carolina Nike Classic.