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Photos: North Carolina vs. Gardner-Webb in basketball action

By Robert Willett
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) starts a fast break ahead of Gardner-Webb’s Leon Williams (11) during the second half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) starts a fast break ahead of Gardner-Webb’s Leon Williams (11) during the second half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

No. 1 North Carolina defeats Gardner-Webb on Tuesday night, Nov. 15, 2022.

Entering their third game of the young season, the Tar Heels look to improve their rebounding and defensive stops.

Caleb Love lead scoring with 20 points.

Check out photos from the game by News & Observer photojournalist Robert Willett.

North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) shoots over Gardner-Webb’s Ludovic Dufeal (24) during the second half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) shoots over Gardner-Webb’s Ludovic Dufeal (24) during the second half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) shoots over Gardner-Webb’s D.Q. Nicholas (4) during the second half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) shoots over Gardner-Webb’s D.Q. Nicholas (4) during the second half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) defends Gardner-Webb’s Anthony Selden (23) during the second half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) defends Gardner-Webb’s Anthony Selden (23) during the second half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) defends Gardner-Webb’s D.Q. Nicholas (4) during the second half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) defends Gardner-Webb’s D.Q. Nicholas (4) during the second half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Gardner-Webb’s D.Q. Nicholas (4) hits the court in a trap by North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) and R.J. Davis (4) during the second half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Gardner-Webb’s D.Q. Nicholas (4) hits the court in a trap by North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) and R.J. Davis (4) during the second half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on offense during the first half against Gardner Webb on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on offense during the first half against Gardner Webb on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Gardner-Webb’s Quest Aldridge (3) defends North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) during the first half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Gardner-Webb’s Quest Aldridge (3) defends North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) during the first half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) launches a three-point shot over Gardner-Webb’s Kareem Reid (14) during the first half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) launches a three-point shot over Gardner-Webb’s Kareem Reid (14) during the first half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) drives against Gardner-Webb’s Kareem Reid (14) during the first half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) drives against Gardner-Webb’s Kareem Reid (14) during the first half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 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 Gardner-Webb’s Kareem Reid (14) during the first half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against Gardner-Webb’s Kareem Reid (14) during the first half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) puts up a shot against Gardner-Webb’s Julian Soumaoro (1) during the first half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Nance scored 16 points in the first half.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) puts up a shot against Gardner-Webb’s Julian Soumaoro (1) during the first half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Nance scored 16 points in the first half. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis talks with Seth Trimble (0) during the first half against Gardner Webb on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis talks with Seth Trimble (0) during the first half against Gardner Webb on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 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 Gardner-Webb’s Kareem Reid (14) during the first half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Gardner-Webb’s Kareem Reid (14) during the first half on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) warms up for the Tar Heels’ game against Gardner-Webb on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) warms up for the Tar Heels’ game against Gardner-Webb on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) dunks as he warms up for the Tar Heels’ game against Gardner-Webb on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) dunks as he warms up for the Tar Heels’ game against Gardner-Webb on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published November 15, 2022 at 11:43 PM.

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