Despite being a game that was never really in doubt, North Carolina didn’t pull away until the second half in an 80-56 victory over Florida Atlantic. (11\/11)<\/p>\n
“I didn’t like our shooting in the first half,” UNC coach Roy Williams said. “In the second half we shot a heck of a lot better.”<\/p>\n
That’s an understatement as the Heels shot just 34 percent from the floor and just 4 of 14 from the free throw line in the first half. After a dressing down in the lockerroom at halftime, the Heels shot 55 percent the rest of the way and a slightly better 8 of 13 from the line.<\/p>\n
Williams said he doesn’t normally talk about free throws since common wisdom is that it could hurt confidence. But, he figured, how could it get much worse.<\/p>\n
It’s already apparent that the Tar Heels are relying on sophomore James Michael McAdoo to shoulder the burden of the loss of four starters from last year’s team. For the second time in two games, McAdoo accomplished a double-double, this time 19 points and 11 rebounds.<\/p>\n