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Maui Invitational - North Carolina Tar Heels vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels Recap - North Carolina Wins 78-51

North Carolina blew out UNLV on Monday, running up the score in a 78-51 win at Harrah's Cherokee Center.

North Carolina won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -13.5-point spread as favorites.

North Carolina got 16 points from RJ Davis and another 14 points from Garrison Brooks. Caleb Love contributed 4 assists, while Leaky Black cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

UNLV got 15 points from Bryce Hamilton in a losing cause and another 10 points from Caleb Grill. Marvin Coleman contributed 3 assists for them, while Moses Wood had 6 rebounds.

North Carolina led at halftime, 37-31.

North Carolina had a 52-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

North Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Iowa. UNLV will aim to get back on the winning track at Kansas State.