UNC Defeats Western Carolina for Second Win of 2018

Posted Nov 17, 2018
Nathan Elliott passed for 308 yards and two touchdowns to help North Carolina beat Western Carolina 49-26 on Saturday. Javonte Williams rushed for 93 yards and three touchdowns for the Tar Heels (2-8), who ended a six-game losing streak. UNC amassed 654 yards in its first win since Sept. 22, when it defeated ACC Coastal Division champion Pittsburgh 38-35. (Associated Press)

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