Marquette will play North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Here's what you need to know about the Tar Heels.
The Marquette Golden Eagles' men's basketball team opens the NCAA Tournament in the Midwest Region Friday vs. North Carolina at Dickies Arena on Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas.
Here are some things to know about North Carolina:
Where is North Carolina?
Chapel Hill, N.C.
What is North Carolina's nickname?
Tar Heels
What conference does North Carolina play in?
Atlantic Coast
What was North Carolina's record this season?
24-9 overall and 15-5 in the ACC. North Carolina won at Duke, ruining Mike Krzyzewski's final home game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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How did North Carolina fare in the ACC Tournament?
North Carolina finish tied for second in the ACC and was the No. 3 seed in the league tournament. They dominated Virginia in the quarterfinals, before being upset by surprising Virginia Tech in the semifinals
Who is North Carolina's leading scorer?
Armando Bacot. The senior center is averaging 16.5 points and 12.5 rebounds and shooting almost 60% from the floor. He finished second in the ACC player of the year voting to Wake Forest's Alondes Williams, who played at Milwaukee Riverside High School.
What is North Carolina's NCAA history?
North Carolina has 52 NCAA tournament appearances and 20 Final Four appearances. The Tar Heels have won six NCAA titles.
How did North Carolina fare in its last NCAA Tournament game?
The No. 8-seeded Tar Heels lost to No. 9 Wisconsin in the first round last season. Brad Davison had 29 points for the Badgers
Are there any famous alumni from North Carolina with Wisconsin connections?
Former Wisconsin high school basketball stars Joe Wolf and J.P. Tokoto have both played at North Carolina. Dawson Garcia is on North Carolina's roster but is away from the team due to family medical issues. He played at Marquette last season.
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