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North Carolina Falls 83-70 Against Marquette - Game Recap

Marquette got 24 points and 11 rebounds from Dawson Garcia en route to a 83-70 victory over North Carolina on Wednesday at Dean E. Smith Center.

Marquette was the ATS victor, as they covered the +9.5-point spread as an underdog.

D.J. Carton had 17 points for Marquette and Greg Elliott chipped in with 15 points. Koby McEwen had 6 assists for them, while Dawson Garcia was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

North Carolina got a 18-point performance from Garrison Brooks, who was supported by 11 points from RJ Davis. Caleb Love had 7 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina, while Day'Ron Sharpe grabbed 11 rebounds.

Marquette led at halftime, 45-30.

North Carolina had a 33-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Marquette heads into a battle against Connecticut. North Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida State.