No. 3 North Carolina 83, Boston College 60

1.UNC's comfort level in its offense was very apparent against BC. The Eagles didn't defend poorly, save for a few blitzkrieg fast breaks in which they didn't run back, but the Tar Heels, when the offense is working, don't need much room. Boston College did a solid job of closing on jump shooters, but sometimes it doesn't matter. Harrison Barnes and P.J. Hairston combined for four three-pointers in the first half, all of which were quick-release shots they nailed. Eagles' coach Steve Donahue couldn't really be mad. There wasn't much his team did incorrectly on defense.

2.Kendall Marshall is the one who often is sent to the background in UNC's first-ranked offense, but the sophomore point guard is invaluable. He has not scored more than 10 points in a game this season, but Marshall plays with the utmost control. He rarely takes bad shots, he knows when to run and when to slow it down, and he's thinking teammates first. He's a good enough shooter that he can't be left open, and Harrison Barnes and Tyler Zeller have him to thank for padding their scoring averages. Marshall's only a sophomore. It's scary to think this is his game not even halfway through his UNC career.

3.North Carolina became uninspired on defense after its second-half lead swelled to more than 20. Perhaps the lead made them relax, but the Tar Heels received a few talking-tos from Roy Williams on defense. North Carolina allowed the Eagles to make their way back into the game because of bad D, something that could cost them against a better team. When UNC's defense is working hard – as it did for most of Saturday – it's among the best in the country.