North Carolina

Photos: North Carolina vs The Citadel in college basketball action

By Robert T Willett
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) embraces Tyler Nickel (24) after Nickel sank a three-point basket to give the Tar Heels’ a 65-39 lead in the second half against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) embraces Tyler Nickel (24) after Nickel sank a three-point basket to give the Tar Heels’ a 65-39 lead in the second half against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) secures an offensive rebound against The Citadel’s Jackson Price (0) in the first half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot secured 11 rebounds and scored 13 points, setting a North Carolina record for double digit rebounding in 62 games.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) secures an offensive rebound against The Citadel’s Jackson Price (0) in the first half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot secured 11 rebounds and scored 13 points, setting a North Carolina record for double digit rebounding in 62 games. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on offense during the first half against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 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 The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tyler Nickel (24) drives to the basket between The Citadel’s Elijah Morgan (4) and Austin Ash (10) in the first half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Tyler Nickel (24) drives to the basket between The Citadel’s Elijah Morgan (4) and Austin Ash (10) in the first half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) puts up a shot against The Citadel’s Jackson Price (0) in the first half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) puts up a shot against The Citadel’s Jackson Price (0) in the first half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) puts up a shot against The Citadel’s Jackson Price (0) in the first half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) puts up a shot against The Citadel’s Jackson Price (0) in the first half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) drives to the basket against The Citadel’s A.J. Smith (2) and Jackson Price (0) in the first half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) drives to the basket against The Citadel’s A.J. Smith (2) and Jackson Price (0) in the first half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis questions official Jenna Reneua about a foul on his team during the first half against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis questions official Jenna Reneua about a foul on his team during the first half against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) secures an offensive rebound against The Citadel’s Stephen Clark (1) in the first half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) secures an offensive rebound against The Citadel’s Stephen Clark (1) in the first half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against The Citadel’s Stephen Clark (1) in the second half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against The Citadel’s Stephen Clark (1) in the second half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Dontrez Styles (3) dunks over The Citadel’s Stephen Clark (1) for two of his nine points in the second half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Dontrez Styles (3) dunks over The Citadel’s Stephen Clark (1) for two of his nine points in the second half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) defends The Citadel’s Colby McAllister (12) as he reverses his dribble in the second half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) defends The Citadel’s Colby McAllister (12) as he reverses his dribble in the second half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tyler Nickel (24) starts a fast break after making a steal from The Citadel’s Jackson Price (0) in the second half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Tyler Nickel (24) starts a fast break after making a steal from The Citadel’s Jackson Price (0) in the second half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tyler Nickel (24) dunks on a fast break after making a steal from The Citadel’s Jackson Price (0) in the second half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Nickel came off the bench to score 16 points in their 100-67 victory.
North Carolina’s Tyler Nickel (24) dunks on a fast break after making a steal from The Citadel’s Jackson Price (0) in the second half on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Nickel came off the bench to score 16 points in their 100-67 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tyler Nickel (24) launches a three-point shot in front of the Tar Heels’ bench in the second half against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Tyler Nickel (24) launches a three-point shot in front of the Tar Heels’ bench in the second half against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jackson Watkins (30) and Duwe Farris (34) react after a basket by Tyler Nickel (24) in the second half against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Jackson Watkins (30) and Duwe Farris (34) react after a basket by Tyler Nickel (24) in the second half against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4), Jalen Washington (13) and Armando Bacot (5) greet Tyler Nickel (24) as he comes out of the game after scoring 16 points against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4), Jalen Washington (13) and Armando Bacot (5) greet Tyler Nickel (24) as he comes out of the game after scoring 16 points against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) leads the celebration on the Tar Heels’ bench as the reserve players close in on 100 points in the final minute of play against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) leads the celebration on the Tar Heels’ bench as the reserve players close in on 100 points in the final minute of play against The Citadel on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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