UNC basketball leaned on two of its guards to survive a back-and-forth game at Notre Dame. Here's how the Tar Heels won it.

The Fighting Irish were solid from 3-point range and won the rebounding battle, a combination that spelled trouble for North Carolina in Chapel Hill on Sunday.

Despite Sunday's 76-66 loss to No. 3 Notre Dame in Carmichael Arena, the Tar Heels have shown resilience against top-five opponents this season. They're still in search of more program-defining title wins that set apart the elite from the programs on the fringe, but games like Sunday's are preparing North Carolina for those opportunities in March.