The Associated Press
NEW YORK – Brice Johnson scored 27 points, the second straight game he set his career high, and No. 11 North Carolina overcame a horrible game from beyond the 3-point arc to beat No. 22 UCLA 89-76 on Saturday in the CBS Sports Classic at Barclays Center.
The senior forward missed his first shot from the field then didn't miss again, finishing 11 for 12 as he bettered the 25 points he scored earlier this week against Tulane. Johnson came into the game averaging 14.6 points and shooting 61 percent from the field.