Dean Smith Center Hosts North Carolina Tar Heels and Radford Highlanders in Men's Basketball

In a display of offensive efficiency, the North Carolina Tar Heels outscored the Radford Highlanders 86-70 at the Dean Smith Center. The Tar Heels now stand with an impressive record of 19-0, while the Highlanders fall to 0-1.

The home team, North Carolina Tar Heels, showcased their scoring capabilities by putting up 46 points in the first half and adding another 40 in the second. The visiting Radford Highlanders managed to score 41 points before halftime but were held to just 29 points as the game progressed. The Dean Smith Center witnessed a dynamic game where lead changes occurred eight times and scores were tied four times.

The Tar Heels excelled with a field goal percentage of fifty-three percent compared to forty-two percent by Radford. They also dominated inside, scoring forty-eight points in the paint against thirty-four by their opponents. From beyond the arc, North Carolina made seven three-pointers at a thirty-five percent clip.

Defensively, North Carolina was formidable as well; they blocked five shots and came away with four steals during play. Their rebounding effort was strong with thirty-seven total rebounds—twenty-five defensive and eleven offensive—which contributed significantly to their victory.

Assists were another area where North Carolina shined brightly; they dished out eighteen assists which reflected their cohesive team play and ability to share the basketball effectively. This teamwork was evident as they maintained an assist-to-turnover ratio of approximately two-to-one.

On individual performances for North Carolina, every player who stepped on court contributed positively towards this comprehensive win. Their bench provided valuable minutes and helped maintain intensity throughout both halves.

Conversely, Radford's efforts should not go unnoticed despite falling short on this occasion. They displayed commendable free throw accuracy at ninety percent but struggled from long range with only twenty-four percent shooting from three-point territory. Their defense managed eight steals and blocked three shots while committing twenty-one personal fouls over course of game time.

As fans look ahead for what's next for their beloved team—the North Carolina Tar Heels will host Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Dean Smith Center on November 12th at 7:00 PM local time (Chapel Hill). This upcoming match can be watched live on ACC Network channel six hundred twelve for those eager to follow along from home or elsewhere.