NC State upsets No. 10 North Carolina 95-91 in OT

Posted Jan 27, 2018
Allerik Freeman scored a career-high 29 points and hit seven of North Carolina State's 15 3-pointers to upset No. 10 North Carolina 95-91 in overtime on Saturday. Luke Maye had 31 points and 12 rebounds for UNC (16-6, 5-4), while Theo Pinson had career highs of 22 points and 15 rebounds. UNC shot 53 percent, but made just 4 of 19 3-pointers and 11 of 20 free throws. (Associated Press)

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