No. 17 UNC uses 22-point run to erase 14-point hole and beat Florida State 78-70

Posted Dec 2, 2023
R.J. Davis scored 27 points and No. 17 North Carolina ran off 22 unanswered points in the second half to rally past Florida State 78-70 on Saturday in both teams’ ACC opener. Armando Bacot added 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Tar Heels, who trailed by 14 early after the break after managing just one field goal over nearly 11 minutes of game action. (Associated Press)

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