If the Tar Heels could play like they did during a six-minute stretch in the second half when they outscored Nicholls State 23-1, this could be a special season. But overall, the Heels didn’t look special in a 99-49 victory.

They’ll have to shoot better against Texas Wednesday because the Heels will not get 31 offensive rebounds against the Longhorns. Plus, they can’t leave points at the free throw line against good teams. Carolina hasn’t shot well from the line all year, coming into the game hitting just 65 percent, but the Heels managed only 21 of 41 free throws against Nicholls St.

Coach Williams said there isn’t much to say about free throw shooting. He compared it to talking about putting in golf. The more you think about it, the worse you do. But he did have the Heels shoot some extra free throws yesterday, something he said must have been a mistake.

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