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North Carolina Is Hosting Marquette Tonight In Chapel Hill

North Carolina was supposed to host Boston College on Tuesday night in Chapel Hill North Carolina who like North Carolina is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

But that didn’t happen!

Why?

Because that game was postponed because of a positive coronavirus test and subsequent quarantining and contact tracing within Boston College’s program. “according to bceagles.com”

Instead, North Carolina is hosting Marquette who is a member of the Big East tonight!

North Carolina comes into the game with a record of 14-7!

Why?

Because they defeated Louisville on Saturday by a score of 99-54!

Where?

Chapel Hill North Carolina!

In that game Day'Ron Sharpe had 21 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks.

Kerwin Walton had a career-high 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, Armando Bacot scored 14, Garrison Brooks 12 and Walker Kessler added 10 for UNC (14-7, 8-5 ACC).

North Carolina out rebounded the Cardinals 45-34, blocked eight shots and outscored Louisville 58-32 in the paint.

Meanwhile,

Marquette comes into the game with a record of 10-12!

Why?

Because they defeated Butler their previous game by a score of 73-57 on Wednesday February 17, 2021 in Indianapolis Indiana!

In that game Greg Elliott led the way offensively with a career-high 17 points points and forward Jamal Cain collected his second career double-double, finishing with 14 points and 14 rebounds (personal best).

Marquette led 41-25 the intermission thanks to a balanced scoring attack that saw eight players contribute points. Guard Greg Elliott led the way with 10 points in his first start of the season and sixth of his career. The Golden Eagles shot 50.0 percent from the floor in the opening half and held the Bulldogs to just 28.6 percent. “according to an article on gomarquette.com”

Tipoff is set for 7:00pm from the Dean E. Smith Center but if you’re watching from Milwaukee Wisconsin tipoff is going to be at 6:00pm!

Why?

Because Milwaukee Wisconsin is an hour behind!

The game is going to be televised on ESPN2!