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Off the cuff: Where has that Pete Nance been? Nance said he's been putting in a lot of practice to get through this slump. But others are saying it's the Lemon Oreo cookies. Coach Davis met with Nance and during the discussion found out that Lemon Oreo cookies are Nance's favorite. He went out and got him a package of them before the game. It may have been the Popeye spinach that Nance needed to get his shooting eye back. At the first of the year, based on what he did from beyond the arc last year at Northwestern, the expectation was that he'd step in where Brady Manek left off. It hasn't worked out that way. Nance had seven double-figure scoring games by Dec. 13 but only six since. Nance had 14 in the first half against Virginia. After he hit a three at the buzzer before the half, the game was virtually over against a Cavalier team that isn't known for coming from behind. Nance also blocked four shots. If there is any bad news about the game, it's that if not for Nance's comeback performance, the Tar Heels likely would have lost. Bacot was in foul trouble and only had six rebounds on the night. Love had just five points until getting late free throws as Virginia was fouling. And the Cavs outscored the Heels in the paint 26-20.
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