No. 20 North Carolina Secures Decisive Victory Over UC Riverside

Armando Bacot's 21 points and a strong second-half performance propel Tar Heels to a 77-52 win.

North Carolina's Armando Bacot led the team with 21 points, contributing to their 77-52 victory over UC Riverside.
The Tar Heels scored the first 19 points of the second half, effectively securing their win.
UC Riverside struggled offensively, shooting only 30.6% from the field.
North Carolina's defense was a key factor in the game, holding UC Riverside scoreless for almost 9 1/2 minutes into the second half.
Despite the win, North Carolina's 3-point shooting was a weak point, with a success rate of only 6-for-21.