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North Carolina and VCU meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

VCU Rams (27-7, 18-3 A-10) vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (24-8, 12-7 ACC) Greenville, South Carolina; Thursday, 6:50 p. m.

EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -2. 5; over/under is 151. 5 BOTTOM LINE: No.

21 North Carolina plays in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against VCU. The Tar Heels are 12-7 against ACC opponents and 12-1 in non-conference play. North Carolina is third in the ACC with 25.

7 defensive rebounds per game led by Caleb Wilson averaging 6. 6. The Rams' record in A-10 action is 18-3.

VCU averages 81. 6 points and has outscored opponents by 10. 1 points per game.