North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) is congratulated by Caleb Love (2) after sinking a three point basket against Virginia during the first half on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Nance scored 14 points in the first half.
Robert Willett
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See photos from the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball game against the Virginia Cavaliers at the Smith Center on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance lead the Tar Heels with 22 points in their 71-63 victory.
North Carolina needed a victory over a top-ranked opponent like the Cavaliers heading into the final week of the ACC regular season.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) put up a shot against Virginia’s Ben Vander Plas (5) in the second half on Saturday, February 25, 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 Virginia’s Ben Vander Plas (5) and Jayden Gardner (1) in the second half on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) battles for a defensive rebound with Virginia’s Armaan Franklin (4) in the second half on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) put up a shot against Virginia’s Ben Ryan Dunn (13) in the second half on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia coach Tony Bennett directs his team on defense during the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) dunks over Virginia’s Kihei Clark (0), Jayden Gardner (1), and Isaac McKneely (11) in the first half on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) chest bumps Pete Nance (32) after a basket in the first half against Virginia on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team in the second half against Virginia on Saturday, February 25, 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 Virginia’s Reece Beekman (2) in the first half against Virginia on Saturday, February 25, 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 Virginia’s Ben Vander Plas (5) in the first half against Virginia on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) reacts after a basket in the first half against Virginia on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia’s Kihei Clark (0) reacts after sinking a three point basket in the second half against North Carolina on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) gets a dunk during the second half against Virginia on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Nance lead all scores with 22 points in the Tar Heels’ 71-63 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team in the first half against Virginia during the first half on Saturday, February 25, 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 Virginia’s Kihei Clark (0) during the first half on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia coach Tony Bennett directs his team during the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) launches a three point shot over Virginia’s Jayden Gardner (1) during the first half on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Nance scored 14 points in the first half. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) is congratulated by Caleb Love (2) after sinking a three point basket against Virginia during the first half on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Nance scored 14 points in the first half. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published February 25, 2023 at 9:53 PM.
