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North Carolina Downs Virginia 74-58 - Match Report

Armando Bacot scored 29 points and chipped in with 21 rebounds for North Carolina on Saturday, leading them to a 74-58 victory over Virginia at Dean E. Smith Center.

North Carolina was a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

North Carolina got 19 points from Brady Manek and another 16 points from Caleb Love. Caleb Love contributed 5 assists, while Armando Bacot cleaned the glass with 21 rebounds.

Virginia got a 13-point performance from Reece Beekman, who was supported by 12 points from Armaan Franklin. Reece Beekman had 4 assists in a losing cause for Virginia, while Kihei Clark grabbed 7 rebounds.

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

North Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-26.

North Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Georgia Tech. Virginia will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Virginia Tech.