UNC came into today’s game against NC State with quite a bit on the line. The Tar Heels were trying to stay perfect at home this season, Armando Bacot was chasing two big Carolina records, and there was a Quad 1 win on the line. The game turned into an absolute rock fight, but the Tar Heels were able to prevail in the end, winning 80-69.
Armando Bacot and RJ Davis were absolute forces for UNC, combining for 49 of the team’s points. Bacot managed to break both the records he was chasing with 23 points and 18 rebounds, moving him into the lead for most double-doubles and most rebounds in program history.