UNC basketball’s Hubert Davis, Tar Heels talk win vs. Florida State
Following UNC basketball’s win vs. Florida State in the ACC opener, Hubert Davis, RJ Davis, Armando Bacot, Cormac Ryan, and Seth Trimble discussed it.
UNC basketball delivered an impressive win against Florida State, turning up the heat and dashing the Seminoles’ upset attempt.
17th-ranked Tar Heels utilized home-court advantage and full-court pressure to overcome a double-digit deficit and secure a 78-70 victory over the Seminoles in the ACC opener.
The team’s extraordinary 38-point surge in a 12-minute span during the second half transformed a 14-point deficit into a remarkable 13-point lead against FSU.
Having secured back-to-back wins against top-25 opponents, UNC came out flat in the first half against the Noles, aiming to avoid a lull after their impressive victory against Tennessee in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
RJ Davis, Armando Bacot, and Harrison Ingram led UNC to victory, with Davis becoming the first Tar Heel to score at least 27 in three straight games since Joseph Forte.
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Florida State takes advantage of UNC’s poor shooting
UNC led 29-27 late in the first half, but Florida State responded with an 18-2 extended run, taking a 14-point lead in the second half. The Tar Heels experienced a challenging stretch, missing 11 straight 3-pointers before rallying in the final 10 minutes.
UNC basketball’s first-half struggles
Despite scoring 61 first-half points against Tennessee, the Tar Heels struggled with their shooting against Florida State, trailing by six at halftime. Their erratic shooting resulted in a lackluster first half, with more turnovers than assists.
UConn up next for UNC in New York
UNC faces reigning national champion UConn next at Madison Square Garden in New York City, after their impressive victory against Florida State. The fourth-ranked Huskies aim to rebound following their recent loss to Kansas.
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