No. 8 UNC Crushes Elon 116-67 in First Game at Schar Center

Posted Nov 9, 2018
Excitement was at all-time high at Elon University on Friday, as the school prepared to host No. 8 UNC in its first men’s basketball game at the brand new Schar Center. After Elon put up a spirited fight in the early going, though, the talent difference began to shine through–as the Tar Heels rolled to a 116-67 victory for their second straight road win to begin the season. (Chapelboro.com)

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