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North Carolina dominated San Diego State in the First Four of the NCAA tournament, solidifying their stance as a team that rightfully belongs in the tournament, despite skepticism from critics who had questioned their inclusion.
The last team in the field and the subject of plenty of criticism the past two days, UNC put the hammer down early to win its First Four matchup against San Diego State.
The Tar Heels delivered a message to their critics with an easy victory vs. the Aztecs on the first night of the NCAA Tournament
First Four: North Carolina dominates San Diego State; Alabama State tops Saint Francis in a thriller
Alabama State and Saint Francis were two of the lowest-rated teams in the NCAA Tournament, but they staged a classic Tuesday.
RJ Davis had 26 points on 8-of-12 shooting as North Carolina, criticized around college basketball this week for landing a berth in the NCAA tournament, stomped San Diego State 95-68 in a First Four game.
The North Carolina men's basketball team's arrival to Dayton, Ohio, for the First Four was delayed by what the NCAA called "travel issues"
Agony and anxiety after Friday’s loss to Duke turned to joy and jubilation when North Carolina saw its name in the bracket Sunday night.
RJ Davis scores 26 points and shoots 6 for 6 from 3-point range as the Tar Heels dominate, 95-68, in a matchup of No. 11 seeds. UNC advances to face No. 6 seed Mississippi on Friday in Milwaukee.
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