MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — North Carolina’s defense — yes its defense — got it done.
The Tar Heels had a goal-line stand and two turnovers, including a DeAndre Boykins interception with eight seconds left, to preserve a 27-24 win over Miami on Saturday.
North Carolina (5-1, 2-0 ACC) worked its way out of tough positions all game, so it seemed fitting that the defense held for one last time.