Second-half show from RJ Davis, Armando Bacot sends UNC into ACC Tournament final

Posted Mar 15, 2024
Few teams can beat No. 4 North Carolina when R.J. Davis and Armando Bacot are at their best. They were in the second half, and Pittsburgh wasn’t up to the task. After halftime, Davis scored 19 of his 25 points and Bacot 12 of his 19 points as the No. 1 seed Tar Heels earned a trip to the ACC Tournament title game with a 72–65 win over the Panthers. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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