No. 10 North Carolina Secures Convincing 87-69 Win Over Hawaii
RJ Davis leads the Tar Heels with 18 points, moving to fourth on UNC's all-time scoring list as the team prepares for the Maui Invitational.
- North Carolina's backcourt trio of RJ Davis, Elliot Cadeau, and Seth Trimble combined for 48 points, showcasing dynamic offensive and defensive play.
- RJ Davis surpassed Sam Perkins to claim fourth place on UNC's all-time scoring list during the first half of the game.
- The Tar Heels dominated in transition, outscoring Hawaii 19-1 in fast-break points, despite being outrebounded 40-27 overall.
- Elliot Cadeau emerged as a key second-half leader, scoring 12 of his 17 points after halftime and contributing to a decisive 19-4 run.
- North Carolina begins play in the Maui Invitational on Monday against Dayton, while Hawaii hosts Division II Hawaii Pacific on Tuesday.