Dominant rebounding, Derek Dixon’s poise carry UNC to huge win over Kentucky

Posted Dec 3, 2025
Derek Dixon was on point with poise down the stretch in the best game of his freshman season on a night when outstanding rebounding produced a huge road win for No. 16 North Carolina. Dixon hit two clutch buckets in the final minute as the Tar Heels rallied for a 67-64 win Tuesday over No. 18 Kentucky at Rupp Arena in the ACC/SEC Men’s Challenge. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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