North Carolina Takes On Arkansas In The Second Round

North Carolina had no problem getting past Texas Southern to advance to play Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament.

North Carolina who has a record of 28-7 is coming off a 103 -64 win over Texas Southern behind 21 points from Justin Jackson to advance to play Arkansas. "according to http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=668157&SPID=12965&DB_LANG=C&SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=211525345

Justin Jackson had made just 20 of 60 shots and 7 of 31 3-point attempts in his last four games. But he had 19 points by halftime in this one, helping the Tar Heels (28-7) quickly eliminate any chance of an unprecedented upset. "according to http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=668157&SPID=12965&DB_LANG=C&SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=211525345

Justin Jackson finished 8 of 13 from the field and 5 of 8 from 3-point range with seven rebounds. "according to http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=668157&SPID=12965&DB_LANG=C&SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=211525345

Isiah Hicks and Kennedy Meeks also contributed to the scoring effort as they had 17 and 13 points respectively. "according to    http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=668157&SPID=12965&DB_LANG=C&SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=211525345

Arkansas meanwhile has a record of 26-9 and is coming off a 77-71 win over Seton Hall. 

With the win, Arkansas moves to 20-11 all-time in NCAA Tournament openers and extends its streak of opening round wins to three. The Razorbacks hold a 42-30 record all-time in the Big Dance, including a 2-1 mark under Mike Anderson. "according to http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/late-run-leads-hogs-over-pirates-in-first-round/

The Razorbacks turned the defensive pressure up late and forced a traveling call on Seton Hall’s Khadeen Carrington with just 24.6 seconds to play. Jaylen Barford was then sent to the line after a flagrant foul on Seton Hall to give the Razorbacks a three-point lead and the ball. The Razorbacks closed the game sinking five of their six free throws to capture the six-point victory. "according to http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/late-run-leads-hogs-over-pirates-in-first-round/

Coming out of the locker room tied at 37-37, Seton Hall scored five straight points to open the second half as the Razorbacks missed their first four shot attempts. Arkansas quickly responded, however, going on a 14-4 run sparked by a monster rejection by Moses Kingsley to extend the lead to 51-46. "according to http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/late-run-leads-hogs-over-pirates-in-first-round/

The Pirates proceeded to make seven of their next eight shots to go on an 18-3 run of their own to take a 62-54 lead with less than 10 minutes to play. The Razorbacks would clamp down on defense from there and force Seton Hall into four late turnovers, holding the Pirates scoreless for over four minutes of action. "according to http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/late-run-leads-hogs-over-pirates-in-first-round/

It was a team effort on the glass, as the Razorbacks got 16 of their 32 rebounds from their guards, with Barford and Daryl Macon each having five-plus. "according to http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/late-run-leads-hogs-over-pirates-in-first-round/

With a 23-point, six rebound performance, Kingsley led all scorers, recording his second 20-point game of the season and 10th of his career. Barford posted his fifth 20-point game of the year, scoring 20 points and leading the team with seven rebounds. Dusty Hannahs added 14 points and Dustin Thomas tied his season high with 13 points. "according to http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/late-run-leads-hogs-over-pirates-in-first-round/

The Razorbacks have never beaten a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, going 0-8 all-time. "according to http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/we-meet-again/

• Arkansas will play UNC for the sixth time in the NCAA Tournament, the most of any opponent in the Big Dance 2-3 record. "according to http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/we-meet-again/

Tip-off is set for 6:10 pm. The game will be televised on TNT. "according to http://www.goheels.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=12965&SPSID=668157&SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350