CHAPEL HILL—Fifth-ranked North Carolina (4-0) overcame a slow start and posted a strong second half to beat Elon (2-3), 75-61, on Wednesday night in the Smith Center.
Armando Bacot posted his second consecutive double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds on 9 of 14 shooting.
Classmate Cole Anthony flirted with a triple-double before finishing with nine points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
The Phoenix led, 33-32, at halftime behind a 6 for 15 performance from three-point territory to start the game. Carolina shot under 42 percent from the floor while Anthony was held to five points in the opening half.