UNC wins Michael Malone’s coaching debut by beating Western Carolina 80-72

Posted Nov 2, 2026
Matt Able scored 18 points and North Carolina make a decisive push in the final six minutes to win Michael Malone’s coaching debut by beating Western Carolina 80-72 on Monday. Terrence Brown scored 14 points while Neo Avdalas added 13 for the Tar Heels, who used a 13-2 run to finally shake free and build a double-digit lead against the pesky Catamounts. (Associated Press)

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