ncaab Game Recap
North Carolina Falls 98-69 to Kentucky - Recap
Kentucky cruised to victory on Saturday, running North Carolina out of the gym and running up a 98-69 score at T-Mobile Arena.
Kentucky won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.
Sahvir Wheeler had 26 points for Kentucky and Kellan Grady chipped in with 18 points. Sahvir Wheeler had 8 assists for them, while Oscar Tshiebwe was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
North Carolina got a 22-point performance from Armando Bacot, who was supported by 10 points from RJ Davis. RJ Davis had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina, while Armando Bacot grabbed 10 rebounds.
Kentucky was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Kentucky had a 41-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Kentucky heads into a battle against Louisville. North Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Appalachian State.