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Photos: North Carolina vs. Clemson in college basketball

By Robert T Willett
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) is greeted by teammates after sinking a three point basket in the second half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill , N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) is greeted by teammates after sinking a three point basket in the second half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill , N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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North Carolina defeats Clemson in ACC basketball action on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

The Tar Heels end a three game losing streak with a victory over Clemson.

North Carolina coach Hubert is glad to get his team back on track after a recent loss to Wake Forest.

North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) reacts after sinking a three point basket to give the Tar Heels’ a lead in the first half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill , N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) reacts after sinking a three point basket to give the Tar Heels’ a lead in the first half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill , N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) reacts after a three point basket in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) reacts after a three point basket in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson coach Brad Brownell directs his team in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill , N.C.
Clemson coach Brad Brownell directs his team in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill , N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) and Chase Hunter (1) trap North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) in the first half on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) and Chase Hunter (1) trap North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) in the first half on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s Brevin Galloway (11) defends North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) in the first half on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Clemson’s Brevin Galloway (11) defends North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) in the first half on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis applauds his team on defense in the first half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis applauds his team on defense in the first half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis has a word with official Ted Valentine in the second half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis has a word with official Ted Valentine in the second half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 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 Clemson’s Ian Schieffelin (4) in the second half on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill , N.C. Bacot scored 19 points in the Tar Heels’ 91-71 victory.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Clemson’s Ian Schieffelin (4) in the second half on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill , N.C. Bacot scored 19 points in the Tar Heels’ 91-71 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) gets a dunks over Clemson’s Ben Middlebrooks (10) in the first half on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) gets a dunks over Clemson’s Ben Middlebrooks (10) in the first half on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) launches a three point shot in the first half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill , N.C. Love lead all scores with 23 points in the Tar Heels’ 91-71 victory.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) launches a three point shot in the first half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill , N.C. Love lead all scores with 23 points in the Tar Heels’ 91-71 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) puts up a shot between Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) and Brevin Galloway (11) in the first half on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis scored 17 points.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) puts up a shot between Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) and Brevin Galloway (11) in the first half on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis scored 17 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Puff Johnson (14) reacts after a basket in the second half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Johnson scored eight points.
North Carolina’s Puff Johnson (14) reacts after a basket in the second half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Johnson scored eight points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) launches a three point shot over Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) in the second half on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) launches a three point shot over Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) in the second half on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) reacts after a basket with teammates Caleb Love (2) and Leaky Black (1) in the second half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) reacts after a basket with teammates Caleb Love (2) and Leaky Black (1) in the second half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) gets a dunk in the second half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) gets a dunk in the second half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) greets teammate Justin McKoy (22) after McKoy scored six points coming off the bench late in the second half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill , N.C.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) greets teammate Justin McKoy (22) after McKoy scored six points coming off the bench late in the second half against Clemson on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill , N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published February 11, 2023 at 3:10 PM.

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