Photos: North Carolina vs Michigan in college basketball action
By Robert T Willett
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) consoles Caleb Love (2) after Love and a Michigan player drew technical fouls in the first half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
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North Carolina coach Hubert Davis reacts after not getting a foul call against Michigan during the first on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) forces a turnover by Michigan’s Kobe Bufkin (2) in the first half against Michigan on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) goes high over Michigan players to secure a defensive rebound in the first half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Black lead the Tar Heels with 10 rebounds. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) launches a three point shot as Michigan’s Dug McDaniel (0) tries to defend in the second half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) reacts after sinking a three point basket and drawing a foul to tie the game in the first half against Michigan on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Love scored 18 points in the Tar Heels’ 80-76 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) reacts after Caleb Love’s basket and foul in the first half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) tries to a steal from Michigan’s Kobe Bufkin (2) in the first half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket against Michigan’s Kobe Bufkin (2) in the first half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Michigan coach Juwan Howard has a word with his son Jett Howard (13) in the first half against North Carolina on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Michigan’s Kobe Bufkin (2) is trapped by North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) and R.J. Davis (4) in the first half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Michigan’s Kobe Bufkin (2) and Hunter Dickinson (1) trap North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) in the first half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Bacot lead all scores with 26 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson (1) in the second half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Bacot lead all scores with 26 points in the Tar Heels’ 80-76 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson (1) in the second half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Bacot lead all scores with 26 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives into a trap by Michigan’s Dug McDaniel (0), Jett Howard (13) and Kobe Bufkin (2) in the second half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket against Michigan’s Tarris Reed Jr. (32) in the second half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) shoots over Michigan’s Dug McDaniel (0) during the second half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis talks with Armando Bacot (5) in the second half against Michigan on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Michigan’s Joey Baker (15) reacts after sinking a three point basket to keep Michigan in the game, pulling the Wolverines to within three points with 3:37 to play on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) shoots over Michigan’s Jett Howard (13) in the second half against Michigan on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) shoots over Michigan’s Jett Howard (13) in the second half against Michigan on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) beats Michigan’s Terrance Williams II (5) and Kobe Bufkin (2) to the basket during the second half on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) and Leaky Black (1) celebrate their 80-76 victory over Michigan on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) and Leaky Black (1) celebrate their 80-76 victory over Michigan on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published December 22, 2022 at 12:43 AM.
