North Carolina vs. Western Carolina Postgame Notes
Posted Nov 3, 2026
North Carolina's first points of the Malone era were a pair of free throws by Terrence Brown 1:07 into the game. The first field goal was a three by Matt Able, who led the Tar Heels with 18 points. It was his 15th career game in double figures. Four Tar Heels scored double figures: Able (18), Terrence Brown (14), Neo Avdalas (13), and Maximo Adams (10).
(GoHeels.com)
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