Jan 7, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Armando Bacot (5) is congratulated by his teammates after his basket against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Armando Bacot led the way as North Carolina defeated Notre Dame 81-64 on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill.
Bacot scored 21 points and hauled in 13 rebounds. He also dished 4 assists. UNC’s ball movement was much better in this game, as every player in the starting lineup had multiple assists. The team finished with 19 assists — a season-high in ACC games — on 31 made baskets.
The victory moves Carolina to 3-2 on the year in ACC action. Notre Dame is now 0-5 in conference play.
Pete Nance missed this game due to a back injury he suffered in Carolina’s win over Wake Forest earlier in the week. Freshman guard Seth Trimble took h
is place in the starting lineup, making his first-career start.
Caleb Love also had a great game. He scored 18 points on 16 shots and made 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.
Puff Johnson played the majority of Nance’s vacated minutes in this game and was efficient. He scored 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting and also grabbed 6 rebounds.
Carolina is now 11-5 on the season. The Tar Heels will be in action again on Tuesday against Virginia.
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