It won't be the perfect homecoming game for Marcus Paige -- who is still recovering from a broken bone in his non-shooting hand -- but it will be the perfect test for No. 1 North Carolina when it visits Northern Iowa on Saturday.
The Tar Heels (3-0) are unblemished this young NCAA season. Impressive victories over Temple (91-67), Fairfield (92-65) and Wofford (78-58) have led authenticity to an experienced side looking for a return to the Final Four.
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The same cannot be said for Northern Iowa.
Typically a Cinderella looking to dance in March, the Panthers (1-1) failed to respond on Tuesday against Stephen F. Austin for the program's first defeat of the season.
A free live stream of the contest can be found here.
Preview
Game Time: 3:00 p.m. local time
Location: McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Weather: N/A (Indoor Stadium)
Odds, via Oddsshark: North Carolina -6
Radio: GoHeels.com
TV: Comcast Sports Net
What They're Saying
CSN Chicago+ has adjusted their schedule. They will air the North Carolina at Northern Iowa MBK game live tomorrow at 2pm ET.
— Matt Sarzyniak (@mattsarz) November 20, 2015
It was always unlikely. Still, it's worth noting, UNC's Marcus Paige will not play at UNI tomorrow, I'm told. Hand just isn't ready.
— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) November 20, 2015
FWIW, I talked to Ben Jacobson this morning, and he wants Paige to play. Panthers want to face Heels at full strength. #UNIHoops
— Jeremiah Davis (@jeremiahdavis10) November 19, 2015
According to UNC coach Roy Williams Nate Britt doesn't have to sit out next game
— jay (@jhardy575) November 14, 2015
Doesn't matter the talent on Ben Jacobson's team he knows how to coach.
— CorDog Böeckman (@CorDog4ISU) November 17, 2015
The lowest point in North Carolina basketball history: playing AT Northern Iowa.
— rhoffs88 (@rhoffs88) November 20, 2015
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