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Social media reactions to UNC's basketball victory over Florida State on Monday
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The North Carolina Tar Heels don't have a lot to consistently celebrate this college basketball season, not living up to lofty preseason expectations, but another recent stretch of hot play has everyone excited in Chapel Hill.
On Monday night in Tallahassee, Fla., UNC beat Florida State 96-85 and kept its slim NCAA Tournament hopes alive. North Carolina (18-11, 11-6 ACC) also matched its season-high 4-game winning streak, previously set in January.
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The Tar Heels didn't let the nation's second-tallest team intimidate them, headlined by the rebounding disparity. UNC was extremely efficient crashing the offensive glass, holding a 13-4 final advantage over the host Seminoles (16-12, 7-10). North Carolina grabbed 35 team rebounds, led by seven from starting center Ven-Allen Lubin , to just 21 for FSU.
Role players stepped up for the Tar Heels, no one perhaps more important than Cade Tyson , who provided six points and four rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench. Seth Trimble is a star, but looks much better playing extended reserve minutes, scoring 17 points on 6-10 shooting in 25 minutes off the bench.
UNC head coach Hubert Davis continued reaping the benefits from starting a more traditional lineup of Lubin, Jae'Lyn Withers, Drake Powell , RJ Davis and Elliot Cadeau . RJ enjoyed a historic night, scoring 20 points and passing Dickie Hemric for third-all time in ACC scoring.
If UNC beats Miami (FL) on Saturday to open March, followed by Virginia Tech the ensuing Tuesday, it'll be in a great position heading in the March 8 season finale against archrival Duke.
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Social media had a fairly positive reaction to North Carolina's Monday victory. Let's take a look at some thoughts from around X.
UNC is playing hard for its coaches
UNC has to keep winning
Are the Tar Heels back?
This fan is happy...but also wants different announcers next game
Hubert's coaching is finally starting to pay off
Winning the ACC Tournament is still a must to make March Madness
Maybe we should listen to UNC Barstool
This fan loves the rotation change
Is UNC worthy of an NCAA Tournament spot?
The Duke game is ever-more important now
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Social media reacts to UNC basketball's big win at Florida State
