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Photos: North Carolina vs Wake Forest in college basketball action

North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) reacts after sinking a basket to give the Tar Heels’ a 75-67 lead over Wake Forest the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina defeated Wake Forest 88-79.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) reacts after sinking a basket to give the Tar Heels’ a 75-67 lead over Wake Forest the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina defeated Wake Forest 88-79. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) defends Wake Forest’s Tyree Appleby (1) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) defends Wake Forest’s Tyree Appleby (1) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) defends Wake Forest’s Tyree Appleby (1) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) defends Wake Forest’s Tyree Appleby (1) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket against Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket against Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) drives against Wake Forest’s Tyree Appleby (1) during the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) drives against Wake Forest’s Tyree Appleby (1) during the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Wake Forest’s Bobi Klintman (34) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis lead North Carolina with 27 points in their 88-79 victory.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Wake Forest’s Bobi Klintman (34) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis lead North Carolina with 27 points in their 88-79 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis talks with Seth Trimble (0) during the first half against Wake Forest on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis talks with Seth Trimble (0) during the first half against Wake Forest on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) drives to the basket against Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) during the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) drives to the basket against Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) during the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Wake Forest’s Cameron Hildreth (2) and Andrew Carr (11) trap North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) during the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Wake Forest’s Cameron Hildreth (2) and Andrew Carr (11) trap North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) during the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Wake Forest’s Davion Bradford (20) and Damari Monsanto (30) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Wake Forest’s Davion Bradford (20) and Damari Monsanto (30) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Justin McKoy (22) blocks a shot by Wake Forest’s Tyree Appleby (1) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Justin McKoy (22) blocks a shot by Wake Forest’s Tyree Appleby (1) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) puts up a shot against Wake Forest’s Davion Bradford (20) and Damari Monsanto (30) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) puts up a shot against Wake Forest’s Davion Bradford (20) and Damari Monsanto (30) in the first half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) falls on Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) as they chase a loose ball in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) falls on Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) as they chase a loose ball in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) reacts with fans after blocking a Wake Forest shot in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) reacts with fans after blocking a Wake Forest shot in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) glances up as teammate Seth Trimble (0) who scores in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) glances up as teammate Seth Trimble (0) who scores in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Wake Forest’s Tyree Appleby (1) dives over North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) as they go after a loose ball in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Wake Forest’s Tyree Appleby (1) dives over North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) as they go after a loose ball in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) reacts after sinking a basket to give the Tar Heels’ a 75-67 lead over Wake Forest the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina defeated Wake Forest 88-79.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) reacts after sinking a basket to give the Tar Heels’ a 75-67 lead over Wake Forest the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina defeated Wake Forest 88-79. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis lead North Carolina with 27 points in their 88-79 victory.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis lead North Carolina with 27 points in their 88-79 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on offense during the second half against Wake Forest on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on offense during the second half against Wake Forest on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) makes a steal from Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) makes a steal from Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) in the second half on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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