Welcome back to DTH Sports at a Glance — your dose of sports news from the student journalists at The Daily Tar Heel. Every Friday, we'll let you know what's coming up and what you might have missed during the week. And on Monday, we'll catch you up on all of the games and news from over the weekend.

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The Brice is Right 

The North Carolina men's basketball team owes a lot to forward Brice Johnson. The senior is an All-American and is one of the key reasons that the Tar Heels will be playing for the National Championship on Monday.

Read Senior Writer Carlos Collazo's story here.

Points in the Paint

When the 3-point shot isn't falling, UNC basketball has to rely on their front-court. Brice Johnson, Kennedy Meeks, and Isaiah Hicks play in the point is what propelled the Tar Heels past the Syracuse Orange on Saturday.

Read Sports Editor Pat James's story here.

Wildcats Who?

Before tip-off on Monday night, get to know UNC's National Championship opponent, the Villanova Wildcats.

Read senior writer David Allen's story here.

The Final Battle

For UNC's seniors, every game during the NCAA Tournament could have been their last. That is most likely the reason for the seniors stepping up so far in tournament play. The Tar Heels wouldn't be where they are without the help of Brice Johnson, Marcus Paige, and of recent, Joel James.

Read senior writer David Allen's story here.

Berry Nice

When nothing seemed to be working for North Carolina's guards during the first half of their matchup with Syracuse, Joel Berry knew he needed to step up. The guard ignited the Tar Heels offense and propelled them to the Final Four victory. 

Read senior writer Carlos Collazo's story here.

The Meeks Will Inherit the Earth

The play of Kennedy Meeks has saved the North Carolina Tar Heels in their last two games. After having an up and down season, Meeks has turned it on when it matters most, the NCAA Tournament.

Read sports editor Pat James's story here.

Looking Ahead

• The North Carolina men's basketball team plays Villanova in the NCAA National Championship at 9:19 p.m. on Monday in Houston, TX.
• The North Carolina baseball team faces High Point on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Boshamer Stadium.
• The North Carolina women's tennis team plays N.C. State at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday in Chapel Hill.
• The North Carolina baseball faces UNC Asheville at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday in Chapel Hill.
• The North Carolina softball team plays Georgia on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Athens, GA.