Wed Mar 19 00:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Belichick’s Pizza Power Fuels UNC’s Tournament Bid
**CHAPEL HILL, NC** – A surprising factor may have contributed to the University of North Carolina Tar Heels’ improbable entry into the men’s NCAA Tournament: pizzas delivered by none other than football head coach Bill Belichick. Following a similar motivational tactic before a recent game against Duke, Belichick orchestrated a pizza delivery to the men’s basketball team, boosting morale as they prepare for a crucial First Four game against San Diego State on Tuesday.
The Tar Heels, despite a less-than-stellar season that saw them competing with teams like Indiana and West Virginia for a tournament spot, earned a chance to play their way into the main bracket. A win against San Diego State would secure them the No. 11 seed and a Friday matchup against Ole Miss.
Belichick’s pizza-fueled pep talk wasn’t limited to the men’s team. He also delivered pizzas to the women’s basketball team, congratulating them on earning a No. 3 seed in the women’s NCAA tournament, where they will face Oregon State on Saturday. The unusual coaching crossover underscores the high stakes and unique approaches taken during the intense college basketball tournament season.
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