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Brief thoughts and grades: No. 4 Auburn over No. 12 North Carolina

Justin Hokansonby:Justin Hokanson11/27/24

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Miles Kelly (Photo by Auburn Athletics)
Miles Kelly (Photo by Auburn Athletics)

I texted with someone inside the program after the win over Iowa State and said, "this team has grit." The reply: "Yes, they sure do." After comeback wins over Houston and Iowa State, the Tigers looked incredibly confident against North Carolina, leading by as many 18 points and cruising home to a 13-point win. Bruce Pearl talked about it postgame and Chad Baker-Mazara echoed it: This team is playing with a chip on their shoulder and December hasn't even arrived.

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