UNC simply had too much size and too many bodies for Wagner as the Tar Heels came away with a win in their first NCAA Tournament action in Charlotte. The Seahawks, playing with just seven players, dealt with foul trouble and the lack of an answer for Armando Bacot inside, allowing Carolina to pull away in the second half on their way to the 90-62 win.
RJ Davis and Bacot finished the game with 22 and 20 points, respectfully, carrying a bulk of the offense. Bacot used his size advantage inside on both ends of the court, pulling down 15 rebounds as well.