CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina shot 60 percent in the second half and scored a season-high 32 points off of Wake Forest turnovers in an 88-79 victory over the Demon Deacons on Wednesday night at the Smith Center.
The Tar Heels trailed 39-38 at halftime, but scored 51 points after the intermission, including 22 of RJ Davis’ 27 points on the night.
Armando Bacot added 21 points and nine rebounds, Leaky Black scored a career-high 18 points. Seth Trimble added 11.
Carolina improved to 10-5 on the season and 2-2 in the ACC. Wake dropped to 10-5 and 2-2.
UNC next plays Saturday at home versus Notre Dame. Tip off is set for 11:30 AM.
Here is what five Tar Heels had to say after the game: