Photos: UNC battles Virgina in ACC football action
By Robert Willett
Dante Balfour (14) and the North Carolina Tar Heels enter Scott Stadium for their game against Virginia on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina came back from a slow start to defeat the Virginia Cavaliers 31-28 in Charlottesville, Saturday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2022.
The Heels had lost their last two games in Charlottesville, but is now 5-0 on the road with the win.
Check out photos from the game from News & Observer photojournalist Robert Willett.
Dante Balfour (14) and the North Carolina Tar Heels enter Scott Stadium for their game against Virginia on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia coach Tony Elliott talks with North Carolina coach Mack Brown prior to their game on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) rushes for 11-yards to set up the Tar Heels’ touchdown in the second quarter against Virginia on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) breaks open for a 21-yard gain in the third quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Maye rushed for 74 yards in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) breaks open for a 21-yard gain in the third quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Maye rushed for 74 yards in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia’s James Jackson (9) stops North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) after a three-yard gain in the third quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia’s Paul Akere (1) reacts after sacking North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) looks for running room after a reception from quarterback Drake Maye on an 11-yard gain against Virginia’s Jonas Saker (20) in the second quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia’s Coen King (9) tries to stop North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) on a17-yard gain in the first quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) breaks open on a14-yard gain in the second quarter against Virginia on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kamari Morales (88) is stopped by Virginia’s Jonas Sanker (20) after a 15-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the second quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks for receiver Kamari Morales in the second quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina cornerbacks coach Dre Bly celebrates with Storm Duck (3) after his interception of Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong in the first quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches his team as they prepare for kickoff against Virginia on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Giovanni Biggers (27) and Storm Duck (3) work together to stop Virginia running back Xavier Brown (20) after a four-yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) breaks away from Virginia’s Paul Akere (1) on a 26-yard run in the first quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) breaks through the Virginia defense on a 26-yard run in the first quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) looks for running room against Virginia’s Coen King (9) after a 32-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) looks for running room against Virginia’s Coen King (9) after a 32-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Downs had 15 pass receptions for 166 yards in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) looks for running room against Virginia’s Coen King (9) after a 32-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Downs had 15 pass receptions for 166 yards in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cam’Ron Kelly (9) and DeAndre Boykins (16) defend Virginia’s Billy Kemp IV (4) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) celebrates with teammate Kamari Morales (88) after scoring on a 19-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 24-21 lead on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) celebrates with teammate Kamari Morales (88) after scoring a 19-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 24-21 lead on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia coach Tony Elliott reacts to a pass interference call against his team in the first quarter against North Carolina on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive lineman Travis Shaw (5) pressures Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) congratulates lineman Cayden Baker (57) after scoring in the fourth quarter against Virginia on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia’s Fentrell Cypress II (23) works to stop North Carolina’s D. J. Jones (26) after a 14-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) looks for running room after a 15-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cam’Ron Kelly (9) and DeAndre Boykins (16) defend Virginia’s Billy Kemp IV (4) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) and Josh Downs (11) watch the final play from scrimmage as the Tar Heels secure their 31-28 victory over Virginia on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia coach Tony Elliott congratulates North Carolina coach Mack Brown following the Tar Heels’ 31-28 victory on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published November 5, 2022 at 1:34 PM.
