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North Carolina Defeats UCLA 76-74 - Recap
North Carolina earned a 76-74 victory over UCLA on Saturday, getting 24 points from Ian Jackson at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed North Carolina were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.0 at sportsbooks.
North Carolina got 17 points from RJ Davis and another 12 points from Seth Trimble. Elliot Cadeau contributed 5 assists, while Drake Powell cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
UCLA got a 26-point performance from Tyler Bilodeau, who was supported by 22 points from Sebastian Mack. Skyy Clark had 4 assists in a losing cause for UCLA, while Kobe Johnson grabbed 6 rebounds.
North Carolina was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
North Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-28.
North Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Campbell. UCLA will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Gonzaga.