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North Carolina Defeats Wake Forest 88-79 - Recap

Wake Forest was burned for 27 points by RJ Davis on Wednesday as North Carolina picked up a 88-79 win at Dean E. Smith Center.

Bettors who backed North Carolina were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -10.5.

North Carolina got 21 points from Armando Bacot and another 18 points from Leaky Black. Armando Bacot contributed 5 assists, while Armando Bacot cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Wake Forest got a 17-point performance from Damari Monsanto, who was supported by 16 points from Tyree Appleby. Tyree Appleby had 9 assists in a losing cause for Wake Forest, while Andrew Carr grabbed 9 rebounds.

Wake Forest won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-28.

North Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Notre Dame. Wake Forest will aim to get back on the winning track at Louisville.