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North Carolina Defeats Michigan 80-76 - Recap
Armando Bacot went off for 26 points and added 5 rebounds leading North Carolina over Michigan, 80-76, on Wednesday at Spectrum Center.
North Carolina did not, however, defeat Michigan against the spread, which closed at -5.0 at most sportsbooks.
RJ Davis had 19 points for North Carolina and Caleb Love chipped in with 18 points. RJ Davis had 5 assists for them, while Leaky Black was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Michigan got a 22-point performance from Kobe Bufkin, who was supported by 17 points from Jett Howard. Dug McDaniel had 5 assists in a losing cause for Michigan, while Terrance Williams II grabbed 11 rebounds.
North Carolina was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
North Carolina had a 39-37 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 Pittsburgh. Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Central Michigan.