With just a 4-6 record in their last 10 games against Miami, and having dropped 2 of the last 3 in Corral Gables, Saturday afternoon could have been disastrous. Another noon game, on the road, against an opponent that has given North Carolina trouble over the past five years? Count me among the concerned.
It was touch and go at moments, but the Heels ultimately walked away with their third road victory in ACC play. Standing at 4-1 in the ACC, there is now a six-team logjam atop the ACC standings. Here are three quick lessons from the game.