The Tar Heels posted season lows in shooting, going 19-for-60 from the field and 5-for-32 from three, while the backcourt combined for just 11 field goals.
Defensively, the team allowed N.C. State to hit 50% from deep and was outscored in the paint 40-28. Replacing two leading scorers and rebounders is proving difficult, forcing guards to create their own shots while the frontcourt remains thin.