North Carolina Fends Off Gardner-Webb’s Upset Bid, 72-66

Posted Nov 15, 2022
North Carolina did just enough to hold off pesky Gardner-Webb. The top-ranked Tar Heels avoided a considerable upset and escaped 72-66 on Tuesday at the Smith Center, with a big beginning from Pete Nance and an improved finish from Caleb Love paving the way to survival. Nance pumped in 16 of his season-high 18 points during the first half. (Inside Carolina)

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