No. 6 North Carolina beats Chattanooga 97-57 in home opener
Posted Nov 13, 2016
Joel Berry II scored 18 points to help sixth-ranked North Carolina beat Chattanooga 97-57 on Sunday. Kennedy Meeks added 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Tar Heels, who have won 15 straight home openers. UNC shot 56 percent through the first 24 minutes in building a lopsided lead, pushing ahead for good with a 21-5 run late in the first half.
(Associated Press)
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