Photos: UNC battles Marquette in college basketball action
By Robert Willett
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) breaks up a pass by Marquette’s Jamal Cain (23) during the first half on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Robert Willett
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Chapel Hill, N.C.
Check out photos from the University of North Carolina’s college basketball game against Marquette, coached by former Duke star Steve Wojciechowski, Wednesday night, Feb. 24, 2021 in Chapel Hill.
North Carolina’s Kerwin Walton (24) works on his shooting form prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Marquette on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Sean May, North Carolina’s director of operations, talks with Garrison Brooks (15) and Armando Bacot (5) prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Marquette on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Garrison Brooks (15) reacts after sinking a three-point basket prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Marquette on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 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 Marquette’s Dawson Garcia (33) during the first half on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams greets Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski prior to their game on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Garrison Brooks (15) gets a dunk in the first half against Marquette on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski directs his team on defense during the fist half against North Carolina on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) defends Marquette’s Jamal Cain (23) during the first half on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives basket to the basket past Marquette’s Koby McEwen (25) during the first half on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Garrison Brooks (15) breaks to the basket for a dunk in the first half against Marquette on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Day’Ron Sharpe (11) secures a defensive rebound and looks for an outlet pass during the first half against Marquette on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams watches the replay after a foul against the Tar Heels during the first half against Marquette on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Marquette’s Greg Elliott (5) steals the ball from North Carolina’s Walker Kessler (13) during the first half on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 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 in the second half against Marquette’s D.J. Carton (21) on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams directs his team on offense during the second half against Marquette on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Marquette’s Theo John (4) gets a dunk in the second half against North Carolina on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Marquette’s Koby McEwen (25) drives to the basket against North Carolina’s Kerwin Walton (24) during the second half on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Walker Kessler (13) and Marquette’s Jamal Cain (23) battle for a rebound during the second half on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams directs his team on offense during the second half against Marquette on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Marquette’s Samir Torrence (10) and Greg Elliott (5) celebrate their 83-70 victory over North Carolina on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Marquette’s Samir Torrence (10) and Greg Elliott (5) celebrate their 83-70 victory over North Carolina on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Marquette associate head coach Justin Gainey assistant celebrates with Greg Elliott (5) after defeating North Carolina 83-70 on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Roy Williams congratulates Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski following their 83-70 victory over North Carolina on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina assistant coach Hubert Davis embraces Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski following the Tar Heels’ 83-70 loss on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published February 24, 2021 at 8:17 PM.