Carolina took a big step backwards one week after a big win with a 80-72 defeat to Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday night in Chicago, IL. Seemingly none of the Heels could hold onto the ball long enough to threaten the Wildcats, and Carolina wasted a decent defensive effort in losing its third game of the still-young season.
Wildcats freshman guard Keldon Johnson led the victors with 23 points. Senior forward and Stanford transfer Reid Travis added 20 points and six rebounds, while freshman guard Tyler Herro chipped in 15 points, four rebounds, and five assists.