UNC Basketball Dominates La Salle as Cade Tyson Scores Career-High 23 Points
The Tar Heels secured a 93-67 victory, showcasing improved ball movement and a breakout performance by Tyson, while new football coach Bill Belichick made a halftime appearance.
- Cade Tyson led UNC with a career-high 23 points, shooting 9-for-14 from the field and hitting five three-pointers in a breakout performance.
- The Tar Heels improved to 6-4 on the season, using a dominant 16-0 first-half run to establish control and maintain a double-digit lead throughout the game.
- UNC emphasized post play, scoring 50 points in the paint, with Ven-Allen Lubin contributing 10 points and five rebounds in an efficient showing by the big men.
- Despite their strong offensive performance, the Tar Heels struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 48% (11-for-23), their worst percentage of the season.
- New UNC football coach Bill Belichick was introduced to the crowd at halftime, bringing recruit Bryce Baker, as the program looks ahead to its future under his leadership.
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