R.J. Davis scores 23, North Carolina pulls away to defeat Georgia Tech

Posted Dec 5, 2021
R.J. Davis scored 13 of his game-high 23 points in the second half Sunday as North Carolina pulled away in the second half to defeat Georgia Tech 79-62 in the ACC opener for both teams. The Tar Heels won with balance. Four players scored double-figures, including Caleb Love with with 17 points and Armando Bacot with 15 points and 13 rebounds. (Associated Press)

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