Video: Tar Heels Hang Tough, Fall Short Against Kentucky - Highlights

Posted Dec 16, 2023
R.J. Davis scored 27 points and Cormac Ryan broke out of his slump to score 20, but the Tar Heels were out-rebounded by 10 and committed 17 turnovers as No. 9 North Carolina fell to No. 14 Kentucky, 83-87, on Saturday at the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta. Check out the highlights.

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