Tar Heels Respond With Strong Second Half vs. UCLA

Posted Nov 23, 2018
After 60 minutes of lackluster defense and inefficient offense in the Las Vegas Invitational, No. 7 North Carolina emerged from the locker room at halftime of Friday’s matchup with No. 17 UCLA intent on leaving Sin City with something of value. Cameron Johnson, who struggled on both ends in the opening half, went to work after the break, scoring UNC’s first nine points. (Inside Carolina)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Men's Basketball ACC/SEC Challenge guide: The best games from UNC, Duke, and more
North Carolina 67, Kentucky 64: UNC wasn't the most efficient team (41% shooting), but the Tar Heels made the right plays down the stretch. Caleb...
Thu Dec 4, 2025

Derek Dixon 'not scared of the moment' in UNC Basketball win at Kentucky
When the moments arrived, UNC freshman Derek Dixon snatched them and sent a sea of Kentucky fans to the exits. Over the course of 53...
Thu Dec 4, 2025

Crash boards and conquer: UNC Basketball's physical edge inside decides big win at Kentucky
North Carolina outrebounded the Kentucky Wildcats 41-30, pulling down 52.6% of its misses with a season-high 20 offensive rebounds that translated to a season-high 22...
Wed Dec 3, 2025

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Does UNC have a point guard dilemma?
UNC Basketball walked away from Rupp Arena on Tuesday with a massive victory over Kentucky in the ACC/SEC Challenge. It was not a masterpiece but...
Wed Dec 3, 2025