In an impressive display of energy and hard work, the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels delivered a resounding victory over the ninth-seeded Florida State Seminoles in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. The Tar Heels, coming off an outright ACC regular-season title, made a statement with a commanding 92-67 win on Thursday afternoon at the Capitol One Arena in Washington.

Led by RJ Davis' 18 points, Armando Bacot's double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Cormac Ryan's 14 points, UNC showcased their dominance on the court. The Tar Heels, ranked fourth nationally in the AP Top 25 poll, improved their record to 26-6 overall. Additionally, UNC continued their undefeated streak in ACC quarterfinal games as the tournament's number one seed, making it 22-0 in that category.

Despite facing a tall and physically imposing Florida State team, whose players averaged over 6-foot-7 in height, the Tar Heels outplayed them on the boards. UNC outrebounded the Seminoles by an overwhelming margin of 48-22, including 17 offensive rebounds which contributed to their dominant performance.

A highlight of the game came from Seth Trimble, who provided 12 points and five rebounds off the bench. Trimble's monster one-handed dunk in the second half extended the Tar Heels' lead to 72-48 and showcased their unstoppable momentum.

On the defensive end, UNC contained Florida State's leading scorer, Jamir Watkins, limiting him to a mere 12 points on 3-for-11 shooting from the field. This stingy defensive effort contributed to their comfortable 46-30 lead at halftime.

Looking ahead, the Tar Heels will face the winner between fourth-seeded Pittsburgh and fifth-seeded Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament semifinals. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday. UNC holds a 16-8 advantage in the all-time series against Pittsburgh, having defeated them earlier in the season. Additionally, Carolina boasts a significant lead of 170-69 in the all-time series against Wake Forest.

The Tar Heels' convincing victory over Florida State in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals sets a strong tone for their postseason campaign. Followers of college basketball eagerly await to see if UNC can carry their dominant form forward and secure another ACC Tournament championship.