Washington had 18 points and six rebounds against the Eagles. The Tar Heels outrebounded the Panthers by 10, but UNC could use Washington’s 6-foot-10, 235-pound frame against Duke, which has the tallest roster in the nation.

The Tar Heels' frontcourt is ostensibly banged up heading into their rivalry showdown with Duke, as Jalen Washington's status is up in the air.

UNC basketball saw its lead vanish but Jalen Washington closed the door on N.C. State in a thrilling win for the Tar Heels at the Lenovo Center.