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Lessons Learned from UNC basketball's stellar second half win over Virginia Tech

The UNC basketball program continued to prove that it can win without Caleb Wilson, as they pulled away from Virginia Tech after a tense first-half draw. The Tar Heels seemed to be playing with one arm tied behind their back in the first half, with quiet performances across the board, save from a breakout game from West Virginia transfer Jonathan Powell.

But second-half explosions from Seth Trimble and Henri Veesaar powered Carolina past Virginia Tech, and the Tar Heels are closing in on a potential double-bye in the ACC Tournament. Who thought they'd be here after the Miami and (increasingly frustrating) NC State losses, right?