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UNC Basketball Keeps Pedal to Metal During Winning Streak

Recent UNC basketball success partly stems from the Tar Heels' newfound degree of punishing efforts.
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UNC basketball is on a four-game winning streak, one win away from its outright longest this season. And the Tar Heels (18-11, 11-6 ACC), albeit still a long way from securing an NCAA Tournament invite, have now won three straight by double-digit margins.

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Of course, the squad's recent rise in the relentlessness department hasn't gone unnoticed by UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis, as he noted following Monday night's 96-85 road victory over the Florida State Seminoles:

"I think the spurts have been bigger. And I think the times where teams come back, they don't come all the way back. We'll be up 12, and if we struggle for a four-minute stretch, then we're up eight, as opposed to it's [tied].

"And I think our level of play on both ends of the floor, we're sustaining it better...We're getting off to good starts, and we're staying at good starts pretty much for the entire game."

The Tar Heels are now gearing up to square off against the Miami Hurricanes (6-22, 2-15 ACC) in Chapel Hill at noon ET Saturday (ESPN).

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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