UNC vs Michigan Postgame Notes

Posted Dec 2, 2021
The 21-point win is UNC's largest in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge since a 98-63 win over Michigan State on 12/3/2008. Michigan's 51 points are the fewest UNC has allowed in the Challenge (previous was 55 by Ohio State in 2007. Caleb Love scored a game-high 22 points. It was the third time this season he scored 22. UNC committed just six turnovers. (GoHeels.com)

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