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Kentucky Wildcats vs North Carolina Tar Heels Recap - Kentucky Wins 87-83

Kentucky got 17 points from Rob Dillingham as they ran past North Carolina 87-83 on Saturday at State Farm Arena.

Kentucky won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +0.0-point spread as underdogs.

D.J. Wagner had 14 points for Kentucky and Aaron Bradshaw chipped in with 12 points. D.J. Wagner had 5 assists for them, while Justin Edwards was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

North Carolina got 27 points from RJ Davis in a losing cause and another 20 points from Cormac Ryan. RJ Davis contributed 4 assists for them, while RJ Davis had 7 rebounds.

Kentucky led at halftime, 40-39.

The rebound battle favored Kentucky as they grabbed 35 boards, while North Carolina only had 30

Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Louisville. North Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Oklahoma.