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North Carolina Takes On Oregon For A Chance To Get Back To The Championship

North Carolina returns to the final four for the second straight year but this time they're are hoping for a different result if they get to the championship but first, they have to go up against Oregon. 

North Carolina has a record of 27-7 and is coming off a two-point win over Kentucky by a score of 75-73 on a buzzer beater by Luke Maye with 0.3 seconds left to send North Carolina back to the final four. "according to http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=668157&SPID=12965&DB_LANG=C&SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=211534738

Oregon meanwhile has a record of 33-5 and is coming off a 74-60 win over Kansas last Saturday. Oregon pestered Kansas on the perimeter all night and could afford to do so thanks to the post presence of Jordan Bell, who blocked eight shots. At the other end, "Mr. March" Tyler Dorsey made it seven 20-point efforts in seven postseason games, making 6-of-10 three-pointers for 27 points. Dillon Brooks added 17. "according to http://www.goducks.com/news/2017/3/25/mens-basketball-road-to-the-final-four-leads-through-eugene.aspx?path=mbball

Will Oregon's defense be able to stay in front of the North Carolina offense who likes to run in the open floor and disrupt North Carolina's offensive rhythm?  Which team will execute their gameplan and advance to the national title game? 

Tip-off is set for 8:49 pm from the University of Phoenix Stadium home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals.  The game will be televised on CBS. "according to http://www.goheels.com/SportSelect.dbml?SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350&SPID=12965&SPSID=668157