No. 1 North Carolina, No. 18 Alabama aim to rebound from defeats
Top-ranked North Carolina began this weekend by squeaking past Portland and losing to Iowa State in its first encounter with a tough defense. Meanwhile, No. 18 Alabama began the weekend by defending well enough to get past Michigan State before being unable to stop the size of 20th-ranked UConn,falling 82-67. Friday's rough showings resulted in both schools taking their first loss and the Tar Heels and Crimson Tide are