No. 7 North Carolina beats Clemson 80-69 in ACC opener

Posted Dec 30, 2015
Marcus Paige scored 18 points to help No. 7 North Carolina beat Clemson 80-69 on Wednesday in its ACC opener, extending the Tigers' long run of futility in Chapel Hill. Joel Berry II added 16 points for the Tar Heels, who led 37-30 at halftime and by 16 in the second half before turning away the Tigers' last best push. UNC improved to 58-0 all-time against Clemson at home. (Associated Press)

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