See photos from UNC’s NCAA Elite 8 game against St Peters
By Robert Willett
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis embraces Caleb Love (2) as Davis takes his starters out of the game, after securing their victory over Saint Peters in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
Philadelphia, PA
The North Carolina Tar Heels face Cinderella darling Saint Peter’s in the final NCAA Tournament regional final game on Sunday afternoon. The winner of UNC-Saint Peter’s will play the Blue Devils next Saturday.
Check out photos of the game from News & Observer photojournalist Robert Willett.
This gallery will be updated during and after the game.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis embraces Caleb Love (2) as Davis takes his starters out of the game, after securing their victory over Saint Peterís in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis cuts down the net following their 69-49 victory over Saint Peters in the NCAA East Regional Championship game on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis climbs the ladder to cut down the net following the Tar Heels 69-49 victory over Saint Peters in the NCAA East Regional Championship game on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Leaky Black (1) relishes in the moment after cutting down the second net and dropping it around his neck, following the Tar Heels 69-49 victory over Saint Peters in the NCAA East Regional Championship game on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Elijah Davis embraces his father Hubert Davis as they celebrate the Tar Heels’ victory over Saint Peter’s in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis kisses his wife Leslie as they celebrate the Tar Heels’ victory over Saint Peter’s in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Elijah Davis adjusts his father Hubert Davis’ hat as they celebrate the Tar Heels’ victory over Saint Peter’s in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5), Creighton Lebo (25), R.J. Davis (4), Justin McKoy (22) and Leaky Black (1) pose with the NCAA East Regional Championship trophy following the Tar Heels’ 69-49 victory over Saint Peter’s in the NCAA East Regional Championship game on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina senior associate athletic director Clint Gwaltney, laughs with head coach Hubert Davis following the Tar Heels’ victory in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Justin McKoy (22) climbs the ladder to cut down the net following the Tar Heels’ 69-49 victory over Saint Peter’s in the NCAA East Regional Championship game on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Dontrez Styles (3) stands atop the ladder to cut down the net following the Tar Heels’ 69-49 victory over Saint Peter’s in the NCAA East Regional Championship game on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Brady Manek (45) cuts down the net following their 69-49 victory over Saint Peter’s in the NCAA East Regional Championship game on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Leaky Black (1) and his teammates celebrate their 69-49 victory over Saint Peters with the NCAA East Regional trophy final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kerwin Walton (24) and Caleb Love (2) watch head catch Hubert Davis dance as they celebrate their victory over Saint Peter’s in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Brad Frederick embraces Armando Bacot (5) as the starters come out of the game, after securing their victory over Saint Peter’s in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis smiles as he applauds his team’s performance late in the second half against Saint Peter’s during of the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) tries for a steal from Saint Peter’s Doug Edert (25) during the second half in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) shoots over Saint Peter’s Doug Edert (25) in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) battles for a rebound with Saint Peter’s Hassen Drame (14) during the second half in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Duwe Farris (34) and Creighton Lebo (25) react after a basket by Armando Bacot (5) during the second half in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) shoots over Saint Peter’s Daryl Banks III (5) during the second half in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) breaks to the basket against Saint Peter’s KC Ndefo (11) during the second half in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina trainer Doug Halverson tapes R.J. Davis (4) in the first half against Saint Peter’s during the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) breaks to the basket for a dunk on a fast break ahead Saint Peter’s Daryl Banks III (5) in the second half during of the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Brady Manek (45) reacts after sinking a basket to give the Tar Heels a 21-7 lead over Saint Peters in the first half during the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) and R.J. Davis (4) react after securing a lead over Saint Peters in the first half during the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his players on offense in the first half against Saint Peters in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) blocks a shot by Saint Peters Isiah Dasher (13) in the first half during the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Saint Peters’ Daryl Banks III (5) misses a dunk against North Carolinas Armando Bacot (5) in the first half during the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Brady Manek (45) defends Saint Peters Doug Edert (25) in the first half during the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Saint Peters’ Doug Edert (25) and North CarolinaÕs Armando Bacot (5) chase a loose ball in the first half during the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) glances at the scoreboard as he introduced into the starting line up prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Saint Peter’s in the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Saint Peters coach Shaheen Holloway applauds his team in the first half against North Carolina during the NCAA East Regional final on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published March 27, 2022 at 6:08 PM.
