North Carolina Dominates San Diego State in NCAA Tournament Opener
Wow! What a night for March Madness! The NCAA tournament tipped off in spectacular fashion, and North Carolina made sure their presence was felt loud and clear. The Tar Heels, who barely made it into the tournament as an at-large bid, silenced all doubters with an absolute dismantling of San Diego State, winning in a blowout, 95-68.
Let’s set the scene. North Carolina, an 11-seed, faced scrutiny for their selection into the tournament. Many critics pointed out their 1-12 record against Quad 1 opponents, the worst for any at-large team in the NET era. But did that matter when the game tipped off? Absolutely not. From the opening minutes, UNC played like a team on a mission, proving they belong in the Big Dance.
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RJ Davis was simply electric. The sharpshooter was perfect from beyond the arc, going 6-for-6 from three-point range and finishing with a game-high 26 points. Seth Trimble added 16, while Jae’Lyn Withers controlled the boards with 10 rebounds. And let’s talk about Elliot Cadeau—the freshman sensation was dishing dimes all night, racking up 12 assists.
San Diego State never had a chance. By halftime, UNC was already up 47-23, shooting a scorching 61% from the field. The Aztecs, on the other hand, struggled to find any rhythm, shooting just 27% in the first half. Even when SDSU tried to push back, the Tar Heels responded with another three-pointer, another transition bucket, and another statement play. Every time you thought the game couldn’t get more lopsided, UNC found a way to stretch the lead further.
By the time the final buzzer sounded, the message was clear: North Carolina wasn’t just happy to be in the tournament—they were here to make noise. This win sets up an intriguing matchup in the next round, and if the Tar Heels continue to shoot like this, they’re going to be a dangerous team moving forward.
March Madness always brings surprises, and while some might have questioned UNC’s selection, there’s no doubt after this performance—they are a team to watch. Get ready, because the tournament is just getting started, and North Carolina looks ready for a deep run!
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