Armando Bacot helps UNC rebound with win over UNC Asheville but plenty of issues remain

Posted Nov 23, 2021
With the frustrations from North Carolina’s loss Sunday to Tennessee still triggering head shakes from coaches and fans, the Tar Heels needed something to dissipate the stench from that effort. UNC Asheville didn’t give UNC much of a test but the Tar Heels still struggled to pass it before they pulled away for a 72-53 victory Tuesday night at the Smith Center. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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