UNC basketball's "voices" are getting louder as noise amplifies around the Tar Heels. UNC sent a message with its dominant First Four debut.

NCAA Tournament began from Dayton, Ohio, Tuesday in style, as No. 16 seed Alabama State defeated No. 16 seed Saint Francis 70-68 in the First Four. Alabama State guard Amarr Knox scored a game-winning layup with 0.

The Tar Heels jumped out to a 22–11 lead in the first 10 minutes that stretched to a 47–23 lead by halftime. By the time the game ended, North Carolina hit an NCAA tournament-record 14 three-pointers in the 95-68 win.