GO COUGS!

I can barely even work today I'm so nervous about this afternoon's game. It would be so awesome for the Cougs to beat the #1 team. . .
East Bracket
No. 1 North Carolina Tar Heels (34-2, 14-2 in the ACC)No. 4 Washington State Cougars (25-8, 11-7 in the Pac 10)
Why North Carolina could win: The offense has kicked it into high gear at just the right time. Just when it seemed like the Tar Heels were mortal with a rough run through the ACC tournament, they blew up for 221 points in the first two games. Washington State has been playing unbelievable defense so far, but now it has to show it can keep up with an athletic team that can run. Even with Wazzu's terrific performance, Luke Harangody still owned the boards. UNC should dominate on the glass; the Cougars won't get any offensive rebounds.
Why Washington State could win: Can the Cougars keep the pace slow? Notre Dame has a high-octane attack that was kept under wraps. If they could hold the Irish to 24 percent shooting, they can keep the Tar Heels from coming up with a big day from the perimeter. This is a grinding Wazzu team that tends to force teams to play at its level. If the Cougars can keep the Tar Heels from getting on the move and can hit outside shots, they have a chance. Tony Bennett's team does all the little things right; it's not going to lose the free throw battle.
What will happen: With several days to prepare, UNC will get the offense moving a bit too much for Wazzu to keep up. This won't be another 100-point night for the Tar Heels, but they'll be able to pull away late and the Cougars won't be able to respond. Whatever!! We will be able to respond! Bring it!!
Prediction: North Carolina 73 ... Washington State 64
Line: North Carolina -8