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

By Blake Cockrum

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
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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UNC front court vs Zack Auguste

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

In their last meeting North Carolina got Zack Auguste into foul trouble, limiting him to just 27 minutes and three-of-six shooting. He finished with six points and 10 rebounds, virtually a non-factor in the UNC route of Notre Dame.

The Tar Heels depth allowed them to keep throwing big bodies at Auguste and they were able to effectively limit his low-post play-making abilities.

For Notre Dame to compete in this game, they’ll need major contributions from Auguste and will not be able to withstand another poor game from their front court.The Tar Heels simply have too much size and depth down low and Notre Dame will have to avoid foul trouble and play productively to keep this game close.

Advantage: North Carolina

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