North Carolina could have hands full against scrappy VCU

VCU is riding a high into the NCAA Tournament and North Carolina might be trending in the other direction.

The teams will meet in the South Region's first round Thursday night in Greenville, S.C.

Sixth-seeded North Carolina (24-8) is trying to regain a flow that existed earlier in the season. Since the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, coach Hubert Davis said he has been encouraged by the team's approach.

"The mindset has been there," Davis said. "It has been good to get back to practice and just work on consistency.