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Tar Heels Down Wofford To Open Season, 78-67



SPARTANBURG, S.C.—Luke Maye had 24 points, Cameron Johnson provided a huge spark in the second half and No. 8 North Carolina avenged an upset loss to Wofford last year with a 78-67 victory on Tuesday night to tip off the regular season.

Johnson made five 3-pointers and had 17 points along with eight rebounds. Garrison Brooks added 20 as the Tar Heels improved to 15-1 in season openers under coach Roy Williams.

Maye, the ACC preseason player of the year, finished 7 of 13 from the field and 8 of 9 from the foul line.