No. 14 North Carolina won't be the only team showing notable progress since last season when it takes the court this weekend.

The Tar Heels aim for their third consecutive victory when they take on South Carolina Upstate on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill, N.C.

North Carolina (8-1) won its past two games over Kentucky and Georgetown, and Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis noted what led to the success.

"There's no route, there's no road other than being able to be tough on both ends of the floor," Davis said. "We've identified that. We've got to be physical and tough enough, even on the offensive end."

The Tar Heels have taken that message to heart.

"We're really good when we lock in on being good on the defensive end, our offense follows," North Carolina guard Derek Dixon said.

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