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Published: Feb 25, 2008 12:30 AM
Modified: Feb 25, 2008 06:14 AM

N.C. State at North Carolina

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WHEN: 7 p.m. today

WHERE: Carmichael Auditorium

TV/RADIO: FSN/WKNC-88.1, WCHL-1360

RANKINGS: UNC No. 2; NCSU unranked

The Tar Heels moved into the No. 2 spot in The Associated Press poll last week and are on a 10-game winning streak. They are undefeated at home this season.

N.C. State is led by 6-foot-1 senior forward Khadijah Whittington, who is the fifth leading rebounder in the nation and second on the school's all-time career list.

KEYS TO THE GAME

The Tar Heels win if they: Involve senior post players Erlana Larkins and LaToya Pringle. ... Dominate the boards. ... Maintain a fast-pace transition game. ... Defend the perimeter.

The Wolfpack wins if it: Slows the game down. ... Limits second-chance opportunities. ... Shoots well from the perimeter. ... Gets superb performances from Shayla Fields and Whittington.

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