1. This game will be largely decided by Boston College's three-point shooting. The Eagles shoot well from behind the arc, and given North Carolina's length and athleticism (not to go all Jay Bilas on everyone), they will need to shoot a high percentage from three. Boston College shoots better than 42 percent from three – far and away its best asset – but the Tar Heels hold opponents to 37.6 percent, second best in the ACC.

Freshman Lonnie Jackson is the Eagles' best threat for three-pointers, and, well, everything else. He has led the team in points, field goals, threes and steals in its past nine game. He's made half of his threes this season, and he'll have to be good today for Boston College to leave Chapel Hill with a victory.

2.Tempo will play major role. UNC didn't get to be No. 3 in the country by accident – its best-in-the-land scoring offense (88.1 points per game) and second-best rebounding margin (plus-11.8) will test Boston college, to make the understatement of 2012. The Heels want to run at every opportunity, cause frustration and get easy transition baskets. Coach Steve Donahue will likely have the offense play slow and controlled in its half-court offense, as slowing the game down is in Boston College's best interest.