UNC Rolls in ACC Tournament Opener Behind Jae'Lyn Withers' 21 Points

Posted Mar 12, 2025
Likely needing a deep run in this ACC Tournament to keep its basketball season afloat, UNC got started with few hiccups Wednesday. The Tar Heels opened the tournament by stomping Notre Dame 76-56, a second-round powered by Jae'Lyn Withers' record 3-point shooting. Withers delivered a career-high 21 points on the strength of seven 3-pointers. (Inside Carolina)

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