CHAPEL HILL—Cole Anthony exploded for 34 points and 11 rebounds in his collegiate debut to lead North Carolina to a 76-65 season-opening win over Notre Dame on Wednesday night in the Smith Center.
Anthony set a new record for most points in a debut by a Tar Heel and became the first Tar Heel freshman to post at least 30 points and 10 rebounds since Tyler Hansbrough had 40 and 10 against Georgia Tech in 2006.
Carolina shot 64.3 percent from the floor in the second half to outscore the Irish, 46-34, after the break and overcome a 31-30 halftime deficit.