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Recap - North Carolina Defeats Virginia Tech 96-81

North Carolina got a 25-point performance from Armando Bacot, who added 12 rebounds as North Carolina ran past Virginia Tech 96-81 on Saturday at Dean E. Smith Center.

North Carolina was the ATS victor, as they covered the -11.0-point spread as a favorite.

RJ Davis had 20 points for North Carolina and Cormac Ryan chipped in with 16 points. RJ Davis had 5 assists for them, while Harrison Ingram was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.

Virginia Tech got 18 points from MJ Collins in a losing cause and another 15 points from Mylyjael Poteat. Sean Pedulla contributed 5 assists for them, while Mylyjael Poteat had 8 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 40-29.

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