North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) reacts after scoring a drawing a foul in the second half on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Robert Willett
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina defeated Wake Forest 85-64 in ACC basketball on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The Tar Heels remain undefeated in ACC play.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis led all scores a career high 36 points in the Tar Heels’ 85-64 victory.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis embraces R.J. Davis (4) as he comes out the game in the final minute of play after scoring a career high 36 points in the Tar Heels’ 85-64 victory over Wake Forest on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) reacts after three-point basket by R.J. Davis to give the Tar Heels a commanding 85-61 lead over Wake Forest in the final minute of play on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis led all scores with 36 points in their 85-64 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) drives to the basket between Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) and Parker Friedrichsen (20) in the second half on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) breaks through the Wake Forest defense of Damari Monsanto (30), Zach Keller (25) and Hunter Sallis (23) in the second half on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) breaks to the basket in the second half against Wake Forest’s Andrew Carr (11) on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Cadeau scored 14 points in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) puts up a shot against Wake Forest’s Cameron Hildreth (2) during the first half on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) launches a three-point shot in the first half against Wake Forest on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes reacts to a foul against his team in the first half against North Carolina on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Wake Forest’s Efton Reid III (4) and Hunter Sallis (23) defends North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) during the first half on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) and Wake Forest’s Cameron Hildreth (2) battle for a rebound in the first half on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) defends Wake Forest’s Efton Reid III (4) in the first half on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) breaks to the basket on a fast break in the first half against Wake Forest on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Cadeau scored 14 points in the Tar Heels’ victory Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Wake Forest’s Hunter Sallis (23) puts up a shot over North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) during the first half on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) gets a dunk in the first half against Wake Forest on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) breaks to the basket past Wake Forest’s Hunter Sallis (23) in the first half on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis led all scores with a career high 36 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team during the first half against Wake Forest on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published January 22, 2024 at 9:26 PM.
