No. 13 UNC holds off Wake Forest 73-69 in ACC opener

Posted Dec 30, 2017
Joel Berry II hit a floater in the paint with 10 seconds left to lift No. 13 North Carolina past Wake Forest 73-69 in the ACC opener for both teams. Berry's driving shot over 7-foot-1 shot blocker Doral Moore finally pushed the Tar Heels ahead for good. North Carolina scored the last eight points of the game. Luke Maye had 17 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Tar Heels. (Associated Press)

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