March Madness: 5 keys to a UNC victory over Notre Dame

Feb 14, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Marcus Paige (5) and forward Kennedy Meeks (3) and forward Theo Pinson (1) celebrate during the second half in game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Dean E. Smith Center. The Tar Heels won 85-64. Mandatory Credit: Evan Pike-USA TODAY Sports /

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After an impressive victory over fifth-seeded Indiana on Friday night, North Carolina prepares to square off against the East region’s six seed, Notre Dame.

Just two weeks ago, the Tar Heels dismantled Notre Dame in the ACC Tournament, winning by 31 points and sending the Irish home early to wait for their NCAA tournament seeding to be announced.

If UNC follows its blueprint from the recent matchup with Notre Dame, it should be able to advance to the Final Four in Houston. However, nothing can be taken for granted in the month of March, in a tournament that saw mighty Michigan State lose in its opening game and tenth-seeded Syracuse make it to the final day of the second weekend (so far).

Take a look at the five things that will determine the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.

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