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Florida State Falls 78-70 Against North Carolina - Game Recap

North Carolina got 20 points from Walker Kessler en route to a 78-70 victory over Florida State on Saturday at Dean E. Smith Center.

North Carolina was the ATS victor, as they covered the +1.5-point spread as an underdog.

Kerwin Walton had 13 points for North Carolina and Caleb Love chipped in with 12 points. Leaky Black had 4 assists for them, while Walker Kessler was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Florida State got a 17-point performance from Raiquan Gray, who was supported by 12 points from Scottie Barnes. Raiquan Gray had 2 assists in a losing cause for Florida State, while Raiquan Gray grabbed 8 rebounds.

North Carolina was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

North Carolina had a 38-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, North Carolina takes its act on the road to face Syracuse looking for another win. For Florida State, they head home to face Boston College.