The last time Villanova and North Carolina met on a basketball court, the result was an indelible piece of NCAA Tournament history. 14 North Carolina gets a rematch with Villanova on Thursday in the semifinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas. The history between North Carolina and Villanova extends beyond the 2016 title game. The 2009 game was a Final Four contest in Detroit, and North Carolina beat Michigan State for the national title two days later. North Carolina also shot much better from 3-point range in the second half, going 9-for-13 from deep after halftime after going 3-for-13 in the first frame.

Source: Daily Sun November 23, 2023 19:15 UTC