North Carolina Knocks Off Yale In Chapel Hill

North Carolina finished their non-conference schedule on a high note in Chapel Hill by knocking off Yale.

Brandon Robinson scored a career-high 20 points and Williams tied his mentor on the all-time wins list as North Carolina beat Yale 70-67 on Monday night. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/12/30/mens-basketball-unc-yale-recap.aspx

Justin Pierce added 14 points for the Tar Heels (8-5), who nearly squandered a 12-point lead with six minutes remaining.”according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/12/30/mens-basketball-unc-yale-recap.aspx

Garrison Brooks had 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Tar Heels, and Jeremiah Francis had 10 points. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/12/30/mens-basketball-unc-yale-recap.aspx

While North Carolina finished their non-conference schedule on a high note Yale had a setback after winning their previous game on the road at Clemson who like North Carolina is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Azar Swain's three-pointer as time expired wouldn't fall, resulting in a big exhale from the Dean Dome crowd. “according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/30/mens-basketball-bulldogs-nearly-spoil-uncs-party-fall-70-67-to-tar-heels.aspx

Swain, who twisted his ankle in practice on Sunday, paced Yale with 21 points, while Jordan Bruner added 17 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and four blocks.”according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/30/mens-basketball-bulldogs-nearly-spoil-uncs-party-fall-70-67-to-tar-heels.aspx

Paul Atkinson scored 10 points, Monroe had eight to go along with four assists and Matthue Cotton contributed seven points off the bench. “according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/30/mens-basketball-bulldogs-nearly-spoil-uncs-party-fall-70-67-to-tar-heels.aspx

North Carolina will now turn their full attention to Atlantic Coast Conference play starting Saturday when they host Georgia Tech.