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View photos from UNC’s basketball game against NCCU

By Robert Willett

Photos from the North Carolina Tar Heels’ game against North Carolina Central University Eagles at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020.

N.C. Central’s C.J. Keyser (22) defends North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) during the first half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. Central’s C.J. Keyser (22) defends North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) during the first half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) controls the jump ball against NCCU’s Nehemia Kabeya (25) on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Only a limited number of fans, mostly family and friends of players were allowed at the second home game for the Tar Heels this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) controls the jump ball against NCCU’s Nehemia Kabeya (25) on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Only a limited number of fans, mostly family and friends of players were allowed at the second home game for the Tar Heels this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. Central’s Deven Palmer (5) and C.J. Keyser (22) defend North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) during the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. Central’s Deven Palmer (5) and C.J. Keyser (22) defend North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) during the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. Central’s C.J. Keyser (22) gets a dunk over North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) during the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Keyser lead the Eagle’s with 19 points in their 73-67 loss to North Carolina.
N.C. Central’s C.J. Keyser (22) gets a dunk over North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) during the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Keyser lead the Eagle’s with 19 points in their 73-67 loss to North Carolina. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina Central University head coach LeVelle Moton directs his team on offense in the second half against North Carolina on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina Central University head coach LeVelle Moton directs his team on offense in the second half against North Carolina on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket for two of his 12 points in the second half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket for two of his 12 points in the second half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s DayÕRon Sharpe (11) looses control of the ball during the second half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s DayÕRon Sharpe (11) looses control of the ball during the second half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams has a word with Armando Bacot (5) during a time out in the second half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Roy Williams has a word with Armando Bacot (5) during a time out in the second half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina Central University head coach LeVelle Moton directs his team on defense in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina Central University head coach LeVelle Moton directs his team on defense in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) make a steal from NCCU’s C.J. Keyser (22) during the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) make a steal from NCCU’s C.J. Keyser (22) during the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams confers with assistant coach Hubert Davis in the first half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Roy Williams confers with assistant coach Hubert Davis in the first half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) make a steal from NCCU’s C.J. Keyser (22) during the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) make a steal from NCCU’s C.J. Keyser (22) during the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams watches Andrew Platek (3) launch a three-point shot during the second half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Roy Williams watches Andrew Platek (3) launch a three-point shot during the second half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) talks with his family following the Tar Heels’ win over North Carolina Central University on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) talks with his family following the Tar Heels’ win over North Carolina Central University on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s DayÕRon Sharpe (11) puts up a shot over NCCU’s Justin Whatley (13) during the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Sharpe scored 11 points in the Tar Heels’ victory.
North Carolina’s DayÕRon Sharpe (11) puts up a shot over NCCU’s Justin Whatley (13) during the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Sharpe scored 11 points in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina Central University head coach LeVelle Moton watches the Tar Heels warm up prior to their game on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina Central University head coach LeVelle Moton watches the Tar Heels warm up prior to their game on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) defends NCCU’s Mike Melvin (1) in the first half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) defends NCCU’s Mike Melvin (1) in the first half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Walker Kessler (13) puts up a shot against NCCU’s Nehemia Kabeya (25) during the first half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Walker Kessler (13) puts up a shot against NCCU’s Nehemia Kabeya (25) during the first half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Lisa Perkins the mother of NCCU’s Jordan Perkins, watches as North Carolina Central University plays North Carolina on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Lisa Perkins the mother of NCCU’s Jordan Perkins, watches as North Carolina Central University plays North Carolina on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot over NCCU’s Justin Whatley (13) during the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot lead North Carolina with 19 points in their 73-67 victory.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot over NCCU’s Justin Whatley (13) during the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot lead North Carolina with 19 points in their 73-67 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Day’Ron Sharpe (11) gets a dunk over NCCU’s Nicolas Fennell (24) in the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Day’Ron Sharpe (11) gets a dunk over NCCU’s Nicolas Fennell (24) in the second half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams greets North Carolina Central University head coach LeVelle Moton prior to their game on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Roy Williams greets North Carolina Central University head coach LeVelle Moton prior to their game on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams yells directions to his team on offense in the second half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Roy Williams yells directions to his team on offense in the second half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Members of the North Carolina Central University basketball team point to the North Carolina Tar Heels at the conclusion of their game on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina defeated NCCU 73-67.
Members of the North Carolina Central University basketball team point to the North Carolina Tar Heels at the conclusion of their game on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina defeated NCCU 73-67. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s DayÕRon Sharpe (11) defends NCCU’s Jahnathan Maxwell (23) during the first half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s DayÕRon Sharpe (11) defends NCCU’s Jahnathan Maxwell (23) during the first half on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) starts a fast break after making a steal during the first half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) starts a fast break after making a steal during the first half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams huddles with his team during the first half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Roy Williams huddles with his team during the first half against NCCU on Saturday, December 12, 2020 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 NCCU’s Kobby Ayetey (21) and Jahnathan Maxwell (23) during the first on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against NCCU’s Kobby Ayetey (21) and Jahnathan Maxwell (23) during the first on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
NCCU’s Nehemia Kabeya (25) and his teammates leave the court following their 73-67 loss to North Carolina on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
NCCU’s Nehemia Kabeya (25) and his teammates leave the court following their 73-67 loss to North Carolina on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The North Carolina Tar Heels warm up for their game against North Carolina Central University on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. It is their second home game of the season, a re-scheduled game after Elon, the original opponent paused their program due to COVID-19.
The North Carolina Tar Heels warm up for their game against North Carolina Central University on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. It is their second home game of the season, a re-scheduled game after Elon, the original opponent paused their program due to COVID-19. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published December 12, 2020 at 3:40 PM.

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