North Carolina Pulls Away From Virginia Tech Late, 78-68

Posted Jan 24, 2022
North Carolina pulled away late to defeat Virginia Tech, 78-68 for a much-needed win in the Dean E. Smith Center. Caleb Love led all scorers with 22 points on 5-of-14 shooting (3-8 3FG, 9-11 FT) the Tar Heels' other four other starters joined him in double figures for the first time this season. It was Love’s first 20-point game since at Boston College on Jan. 2. (Inside Carolina)

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