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THI staff writer Brandon Peay and Publisher Andrew Jones discuss some key elements from North Carolina’s 89-81 victory over Portland in the opening round of the Phil Knight Invitational on Thursday in Portland.
The top-ranked Tar Heels outscored the Pilots, 20-8, over the final 5:57 of the contest to get the win in a game that included 13 lead changes and six ties.
Pete Nance led the Heels with a career-high 28 points while Caleb Love added 23 points and four assists. All five UNC starters scored in double figures.
Carolina improved to 5-0 and will face Iowa State at 5:30 on Friday. The Cyclones beat Villanova, 81-79, on Thursday. Portland dropped to 4-3.
*Video edits by Brandon Peay.
