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ACC Now podcast: NCAA tournament’s first week, UNC-UCLA and Duke-Texas Tech previews

North Carolinas Armando Bacot (5) and R.J. Davis (4) react after a basket by Brady Manek to give the Tar Heels a commanding 56-38 lead over Baylor in the second half on Saturday, March 19, 2022 during the NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena in Ft. Worth, TX.
North Carolinas Armando Bacot (5) and R.J. Davis (4) react after a basket by Brady Manek to give the Tar Heels a commanding 56-38 lead over Baylor in the second half on Saturday, March 19, 2022 during the NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena in Ft. Worth, TX. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

With UNC and Duke advancing to the Sweet 16, News & Observer sports reporters C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman provide insight into the NCAA tournament’s first week and the ACC’s showing. Steve previews Duke’s West Region matchup with Texas Tech while C.L. gives an early look at UNC’s clash with UCLA in Philadelphia.

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Duke’s Wendell Moore Jr. (0) celebrates after Paolo Banchero was fouled while making the basket during the second half of Duke’s 85-76 victory over Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Sunday, March 20, 2022.
Duke’s Wendell Moore Jr. (0) celebrates after Paolo Banchero was fouled while making the basket during the second half of Duke’s 85-76 victory over Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Sunday, March 20, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published March 22, 2022 at 4:55 AM.

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Natalie Pierre is the sports editor at The News & Observer. Over the last 15 years, she has covered some of college football’s most successful programs extensively, served in top leadership roles for basketball coverage across the Southeast and reported on NCAA business, policies and legislation. A native of Lake Mary, Florida, her career includes stops at AL.com/The Birmingham News and the Tallahassee Democrat. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and Delta State University.
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