North Carolina’s start to the season has been nothing short of a disappointment. Hubert Davis has struggled to lead this team to big wins. They’ve even struggled to beat lesser opponents, including a home win against a poor Georgia Tech team by only three points.

If the Tar Heels' growth this season matched that of UNC basketball freshman guard Ian Jackson, all would be well in Chapel Hill.

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.