North Carolina Advanced To Semifinals Of The Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament With 83-43 Win Over Virginia On Thursday In Quarterfinals
North Carolina who is a three seed advanced to semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament with 83-43 win over Virginia on Thursday in quarterfinals.
In North Carolina’s 83-43 win over Virginia Brady Manek outscored Virginia in the first half on the way to 21 points.
Armando Bacot had 11 points and 10 rebounds to tie North Carolina's single-season record for double-doubles.
“according to an article by Ralph Russo of the Associated Press”
North Carolina is going to play Virginia Tech who is a seventh seed in the semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tonight.
North Carolina, Virginia Tech met twice during the regular season once in Chapel Hill once in Blacksburg!
North Carolina won both match ups!
Why?
Because they won the first match up 78-68 in Chapel Hill on Monday January 24, 2022.
Why?
Caleb Love scored 22 points, Armando Bacot had 14 points and 20 rebounds and all five starters scored in double figures.
Brady Manek added 15 points and eight rebounds, R. J Davis scored 15 points and Leaky Black had 10 points as the Tar Heels' starters scored all but two of their points.
Then they won the rematch in Blacksburg on Saturday February 19, 2022 65-57!
Why?
Caleb Love scored 21 points dished out seven assists Armando Bacot had 15 rebounds and scored all 12 of his points in the second half for his 20th double-double this season and also blocked five shots. Brady Manek added 14 points and RJ Davis had 10 for North Carolina.
Bacot had two buckets and Love another plus a 3-pointer in a 7-2 spurt to open the second half for a 14-point lead. The Hokies got back within five after a 7-0 run that Aluma finished with a 3-pointer with under nine minutes left but they wouldn't get closer.
Caleb Love made six free throws in the final minute to keep the Hokies at bay.
“according to an article on goheels.com by the Associated Press”
Tip off for North Carolina’s game against Virginia Tech tonight is set for 9:30pm!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN!