Tar Heels Dominate Cavaliers in a Commanding Victory at Carmichael Arena
The North Carolina Tar Heels, ranked 20th, showcased their dominance on the court with an impressive 81-68 victory over the Virginia Cavaliers. The Tar Heels now stand with a record of 15-5, while the Cavaliers dropped to 10-10. The final score reflects the Tar Heels' control throughout the game.
The home team's performance was marked by a robust defense that resulted in six blocks and six steals, contributing to their overall aggressive play. The Tar Heels also excelled offensively with an assist count of 20 leading to many scoring opportunities and an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.22, indicating efficient ball handling and teamwork.
North Carolina's shooting was consistent; they made 28 out of their total 62 field goal attempts, resulting in a solid field goal percentage of 45 percent. From beyond the arc, they shot at a commendable rate with seven three-pointers made from seventeen attempts (41 percent). Their prowess inside was evident as well; they scored 26 points in the paint.
Rebounding played a pivotal role in North Carolina's win as well; they outrebounded Virginia by securing a total of 44 rebounds - seven offensive and thirty-three defensive ones - compared to Virginia's total rebound count of thirty-nine. This advantage on the boards allowed for additional scoring chances and limited second-chance points for Virginia.
On offense for Virginia, despite shooting only thirty-four percent from the field overall (22 out of sixty-five), they managed to maintain efficiency from long range by sinking eight out of nineteen three-point attempts (42 percent). They also capitalized on free throw opportunities by making sixteen free throws at seventy-six percent accuracy but struggled inside with only twenty points scored in the paint.
Looking ahead after this commanding performance at Carmichael Arena before an attendance crowd numbering four thousand five hundred seventy-nine fans, North Carolina will face off against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Hank McCamish Pavilion located in Atlanta on January eighteen two thousand twenty-four at six PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted nationally on ACC Network channel six hundred twelve.