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Battle 4 Atlantis - North Carolina Downs Alabama 76-67 - Match Report
North Carolina got 20 points from Garrison Brooks en route to a 76-67 victory over Alabama on Wednesday at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort.
North Carolina did not, however, defeat Alabama against the spread, which closed at -10.0 at most sportsbooks.
Cole Anthony had 13 points for North Carolina and Armando Bacot chipped in with 12 points. Cole Anthony had 6 assists for them, while Armando Bacot was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Alabama got a 23-point performance from John Petty Jr., who was supported by 20 points from Kira Lewis Jr.. Kira Lewis Jr. had 4 assists in a losing cause for Alabama, while Alex Reese grabbed 9 rebounds.
North Carolina led at halftime, 37-32.
The rebound battle favored North Carolina as they grabbed 51 boards, while Alabama only had 27
North Carolina heads into a battle against Michigan. Alabama, meanwhile, will have their next action against Iowa State.