They can't all be blowouts. Sometimes, you have to win the squeakers away from home. It's so difficult to do, but the North Carolina basketball program showed some toughness that maybe was missing earlier in the non-conference schedule.
With a huge 63-61 win over NC State in Raleigh, UNC got their second straight single-digit win on the road, after narrowly escaping South Bend with a one-point victory. The Tar Heels won't want to live on such tight margins, but it's nice to know they have the mettle to navigate those desperate corners. Let's look at some lessons learned from yet another win over NC State.