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Kentucky tops UNC men's basketball, 103-100, in instant classic

In a matchup that more than lived up to its billing, the North Carolina men's basketball team fell 103-100 to Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The No. 6 Wildcats (10-1) lead the No. 7 Tar Heels (10-2) for nearly the entire second half, but UNC took the lead in the final minutes to give Kentucky a scare. A heroic effort from first-year Malik Monk was too much for the Tar Heels to overcome, though, as North Carolina drops its second game of the season.

What happened?

The game started at a breakneck pace, with both teams sprinting down the court after each change of possession.