R.J. Davis, Armando Bacot combine for 48 points; UNC beats Wake Forest 88-79

Posted Jan 4, 2023
R.J. Davis scored 22 of hit 27 points in the second half and Armando Bacot had 21 points and nine rebounds to help UNC beat Wake Forest 88-79 Wednesday in a game that featured nine ties and 20 lead changes. Davis made 9 of 14 from the field and 5 of 8 from 3-point range and Bacot was 7-of-11 shooting and 7-of-10 from the free-throw line. (Associated Press)

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