CONWAY, S.C. -- Jamie Cherry scored a career-high 32 points and Taylor Koenen notched her first double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds as North Carolina upended Pitt 72-60 in the opening round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday night.
It was the first time North Carolina has beaten Pitt in their last three meetings, including the ACC Tourney's first round last season. The Tar Heels (15-15) advance to meet No. 6 seed Syracuse (20-9) and ACC Player of the Year Alexis Peterson on Thursday.
Cherry scored 14 points in the first quarter and made 9 of 18 field goals, including five 3-pointers.