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Naismith Tipoff - North Carolina Falls 89-72 Against Tennessee - Game Recap
Tennessee earned a 89-72 victory over North Carolina on Sunday, getting 18 points from Zakai Zeigler at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Bettors who backed Tennessee were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.
Santiago Vescovi had 17 points for Tennessee and Kennedy Chandler chipped in with 14 points. Kennedy Chandler had 8 assists for them, while Santiago Vescovi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
North Carolina got 24 points from Brady Manek in a losing cause and another 16 points from Armando Bacot. RJ Davis contributed 4 assists for them, while Armando Bacot had 12 rebounds.
Tennessee was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Tennessee won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-26.
Tennessee looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Tennessee Tech. North Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UNC Asheville.