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North Carolina Tar Heels Dominate American University with 107-55 Victory

The Tar Heels showcased a powerful second half at the Smith Center, led by standout performances from Elliot Cadeau and Jalen Washington.

  • Elliot Cadeau and Jalen Washington each scored 18 points, propelling North Carolina to a commanding win over American University.
  • The Tar Heels outscored American 64-21 in the second half, marking their largest margin of victory in six years.
  • Cade Tyson contributed 11 points off the bench, hitting crucial three-pointers that energized the home crowd.
  • Despite a slow start, UNC excelled in the paint and at the free-throw line, scoring 56 points in the paint and making 28 free throws.
  • The victory comes ahead of North Carolina's trip to Hawaii for the competitive Maui Invitational, where they will face tougher opponents.
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