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Published Mar 2, 2024
5 Takeaways From UNC's 79-70 Victory Over State
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Andrew Jones  •  TarHeelIllustrated
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CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina overcame an eight-point halftime deficit with a huge run early in the second half to win its fourth consecutive game with a 79-70 triumph over NC State on Saturday at the Smith Center.

The ninth-ranked Tar Heels allowed State a 14-1 run to close the first half and the first field goal after halftime falling behind by 10 points. But Cormac Ryan’s only made bucket of the day started a 29-8 run, which included the Wolfpack missing15 consecutive shots from the field.

UNC was led by Harrison Ingram’s 22 points. Elliot Cadeau added 15 for his third-highest scoring game as a Tar Heel. RJ Davis finished with 14 points and Armando Bacot added 13 for the Tar Heels, who have now won four consecutive games.

Carolina improved to 23-6 overall and 15-3 in the ACC. State dropped to 17-12 and 9-9.

Here are 5 Takeaways from inside the game in UNC’s win over State:

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