Caleb Love was the savior UNC needed as they out-scored UCLA by ten points in the second half to advance to the Elite Eight. Carolina closed the game on a 12-2 run to end the Bruins’ season.
Love led the way with 30 points, the majority of them coming in the second half. He had four assists and just one turnover. Three other starters were in double figures with Armando Bacot recording another double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Brady Manek finished with 13 points and RJ Davis had 12 points.
The starters were, once again, called on to play very long minutes against UCLA.