UNC rolls by No. 24 Michigan 72-51 in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Posted Dec 1, 2021
Caleb Love scored 22 points to help North Carolina take control after halftime, and the Tar Heels handled No. 24 Michigan 72-51 on Wednesday in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. UNC led 29-27 at the half but shot 58% after the break to turn the game into a surprising rout. Dawson Garcia added 14 points while Armando Bacot had 11 points and 14 rebounds. (Associated Press)

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