View photos from the University of North Carolina Tar Heels’ college basketball game against rivals the N.C. State Wolfpack Saturday afternoon, Jan. 23, 2021 in Chapel Hill. Photos will be updated during and after the game.
N.C. State’s Devon Daniels (24) huddles with his teammates prior to their game against North Carolina on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams watches a pre-game video prior to the tipoff of the Tar Heels’ game against N.C. State on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Shakeel Moore (2) secures a defensive rebound over North Carolina’s DayÕRon Sharpe (11) in the first half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s DayÕRon Sharpe (11) puts up a shot over NC State’s Manny Bates (15) during the second half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) blocks a shot by NC State’s Jericole Hellems (4) during the first half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket against N.C. State’s Cam Hayes (3) during the first half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) shoots over N.C. State’s D J Funderburk (0) during the first half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts directs his team on defense in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket past NC State’s Braxton Beverly (10) and Thomas Allen (5) during the first half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Manny Bates (15) gets a dunk between North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) and Caleb Love (2) in the first half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jericole Hellems (4) is trapped by North Carolina’s Garrison Brooks (15) and R.J. Davis (4) in the first half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Manny Bates (15) defends North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) in the first half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams directs his team on defense in the first half against N.C. State on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Thomas Allen (5) runs a fast break ahead of North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) in the second half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) defends N.C. State’s Cam Hayes (3) during the first half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Manny Bates (15) blocks a shot by North Carolina’s Walker Kessler (13) in the second half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts directs his team on defense in the second half against North Carolina on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Manny Bates (15) puts up a shot over North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) in the second half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts returns the ball to the official during the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kerwin Walton (24) lunches a three-point shot in the second half against N.C. State on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams reacts to a turnover by his team in the second half against N.C. State on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s DayÕRon Sharpe (11) secures an offensive rebound over NC State’s Devon Daniels (24) on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s DayÕRon Sharpe (11) muscles his way to the basket for two of his 16 points in the second half against NC State’s Devon Daniels (24) on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State athletic director Boo Corrigan, center, watches the second half of the Wolfpack’s game against North Carolina on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts huddles with his team during a time-out in the second half against North Carolina on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s D J Funderburk (0) leaves the court following the Wolfpack’s 86-76 loss to North Carolina on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Braxton Beverly (10) breaks to the basket past North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) in the second half on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) is greeted by teammates Kerwin Walton (24) and Armando Bacot (5) after sinking a basket in the second half against N.C. State on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Davis scored 10 points in the Tar Heels’ victory over N.C. State. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams chats with N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts prior to their game on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams greets N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts following the Tar Heels’ 86-76 victory on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published January 23, 2021 at 3:30 PM.
