CHAPEL HILL - North Carolina used a strong defensive performance to notch a 59-47 victory over VCU on Wednesday afternoon from Carmichael Arena.
scored a season-high 18 points and was a rebound shy of another double-double for North Carolina (3-0). added 15 points and four steals and had 10 points.
Carolina held VCU scoreless for over 10 minutes in the second half to seize control of the game. Keyed by its defense, the Tar Heels put together an impressive 20-0 run that bridged the third and fourth quarters. The lead grew to 47-26 on a three-pointer from Kea early in the final period.