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North Carolina Defeats Virginia 71-63 - Recap

North Carolina grabbed a 71-63 win over Virginia on Saturday, behind a 22-point effort from Pete Nance at Dean E. Smith Center.

North Carolina was a favorite by -4.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

RJ Davis had 16 points for North Carolina and Armando Bacot chipped in with 11 points. RJ Davis had 4 assists for them, while RJ Davis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Virginia got 19 points from Jayden Gardner in a losing cause and another 14 points from Armaan Franklin. Reece Beekman contributed 6 assists for them, while Jayden Gardner had 12 rebounds.

North Carolina was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

North Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-32.

North Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Florida State. Virginia will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Clemson.