UNC Tar Heels Edge Virginia Tech, Tie Home Record

0:00On March 1st, number 18 North Carolina pulled out an 89-82 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday night at the Smith Center. The tar heels shot over 50% from the floor in both halves, finishing at 55.8% overall. Anri Visar led with 26 points, tying his career high while Jonathan Powell added 15, including 12 in the first half with four, three pointers. Death Trimble scored 20 points for the fourth time this season, hitting 7 of 12 shots and dishing four assists. Zaden High, chipped in 12 points, perfect on 8 free throws. For the Hokies, Neoclass Abdelas had 19 points, and Toby Lawall and Ben Hammond added 16 each. The games stayed tight, tied at 44 half-time, with both teams shooting over 50% early. North Carolina heated up after the break, hitting 11 of their first 15 shots to build a lead they held onto. The tar heels out rebounded Virginia Tech and closed the gap in the paint.

1:00This victory moves North Carolina to 23 and 6 overall, 11 and 5 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and a perfect 17 and 0. At home, tying a Smith Center record, they sit tied for fourth in the ACC standings with Clemson, the only team to beat both Duke and Virginia this year. North Carolina hosts Clemson on Tuesday night at 7 pm on ESPN, for a shot at sole possession of fourth place, marking the final home games for seniors, Seth Trimble, and Elijah Davis. North Carolina hosts Clemson on Tuesday night at 7 pm on ESPN, for a shot at sole possession of 4th place, marking the final home games for seniors, Seth Trimble and Elijah Davis.