No. 7 Florida holds off UNC rally to remain unbeaten with 90-84 win

Posted Dec 17, 2024
Will Richard scored 22 points, Alijah Martin added 19, and No. 7 Florida held off a furious second-half rally by North Carolina to remain unbeaten with a 90-84 victory Tuesday night in the Jumpman Invitational. R.J. Davis had 29 points for the Tar Heels, who battled back from a 17-point first-half deficit to take a four-point lead late in the second half. (Associated Press)

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