While North Carolina's addition to the NCAA Tournament was deemed controversial, there is no denying the program's March pedigree and it was evident in record First Four television ratings on Tuesday.

North Carolina demolishes San Diego State 95-68 in a game possibly energized by debate over their tournament inclusion. Jon Rothstein joins to recap the action.

Despite the controversy surrounding their selection into the NCAA Tournament, the North Carolina Tar Heels’ play proved worthy of a postseason berth. UNC (23-13) routed San Diego State (21-10) in the second game of the First Four play-in round in Dayton on Tuesday night,

At the under-16 timeout, North Carolina has a 10-6 lead over San Diego State despite four early turnovers. Elliot Cadeau and Jae'Lyn Withers both have three-point baskets made.