Here is what the page “Michael Malone's UNC Debut: Tar Heels Survive Western Carolina Scare, Offensive Rebounding” contains. In Michael Malone's first game as North Carolina head coach, the Tar Heels escaped with an ugly 74-71 victory over Western Carolina, but the performance raised immediate concerns. UNC was dominated on the offensive glass, surrendering 18 offensive rebounds to a Catamounts team that had no business c UNC was dominated on the offensive glass, surrendering 18 offensive rebounds to a Catamounts team that had no business controlling the paint.
The Tar Heels' inability to secure defensive rebounds allowed Western Carolina to hang around until the final minute, when a late 8-0 run saved them from a disastrous upset. Malone, known for his defensive-minded approach, saw his team get outworked on the boards and struggle to generate easy baskets. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.