Lucas: Michigan Rapid Reactions

By Adam Lucas

1. What a second half showing from Carolina in a 72-51 win over Michigan. The Tar Heels outscored the visitors 43-24 in the second half.

2. That was a win--and a performance--the Tar Heels needed. Carolina shot well, rebounded well, but most importantly, defended well.

3. That defense limited the Wolverines to just 35.1 percent from the floor, and only 33.3 percent in the second half. In a game played almost completely in the halfcourt--there were only a combined eight fast break points scored in the entire game--the Tar Heels had to bear down and guard the ball. They did it better than they have all season.

4. Michigan came into the game having been very effective in the paint,…