Texas Holds Off UNC, 92-89

Posted Nov 22, 2018
Kerwin Roach blended aggression and good decision making, just how coach Shaka Smart drew it up. Roach scored a career-best 32 points and helped Texas hold off a late charge to beat No. 7 North Carolina 92-89 Thursday and advance to the final of the Las Vegas Invitational. Roach and UNC freshman Coby White went back and forth all game. White had 33 points. (Associated Press)

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