No. 1 Tar Heels hold down UNCW in opening win

Posted Nov 7, 2022
Caleb Love and R.J. Davis scored 17 points apiece and No. 1 North Carolina began a season of grand expectations by pulling away from UNC Wilmington with a 69-56 victory Monday night. Armando Bacot added 16 points and nine rebounds for the Tar Heels, who were perhaps most impressive at the defensive end. UNCW shot just 29.8% from the field. (Associated Press)

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