Photos: North Carolina defeats Tennessee in the ACC/SEC Challenge
By Robert T Willett
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) reacts after scoring eight points in the opening minutes of play against Tennessee on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in. Chapel Hill, N.C.
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North Carolina defeated Tennessee in the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in. Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis lead the Tar Heels with 27 points, Armando Bacot had 22, and Harrison Ingram added 20.
North Carolina native and Tennessee coach Rick Barnes returns to the Smith Center with the 10th ranked Volunteers.
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) and Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo (0) dive to collect a loose ball in the final seconds of play on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in. Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) shoots over Tennessee’s Zakai Ziegler (5) in the first half on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in. Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo (0) in the second half on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) reacts after sinking a three-point basket to give the Tar Heels’ a 68-44 lead in the second half against Tennessee on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in. Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes breaks from a huddle with his players in the closing minute of play against North Carolina on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. The Tar Heels defeated the Volunteers 100-92. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) reacts after scoring eight pointS in the opening minutes of play against Tennessee on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in. Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis huddles with R.J. Davis (4), Seth Trimble (7) and Elliot Cadeau (2) in the closing minutes of play against Tennessee on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in. Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes argues with the officials in the first half against North Carolina on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) puts up a shot against Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht (3) to give the Tar Heels’ a 35-19 lead in the first half on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in. Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) reacts after scoring eight points in the opening minutes of play against Tennessee on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in. Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) reacts after scoring eight points in the opening minutes of play against Tennessee on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in. Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) reacts after scoring eight points in the opening minutes of play against Tennessee on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in. Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes reacts as North Carolina opens a 50-27 lead in the first half on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) drives against Tennessee’s Jahmai Mashack (15) in the first half on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) reacts after sinking a three point basket in the first half against Tennessee on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published November 29, 2023 at 10:27 PM.
