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Photos: North Carolina falls 65-58 to South Carolina

By Kaitlin McKeown
South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso grabs a rebound away from North Carolina’s Anya Poole during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso grabs a rebound away from North Carolina’s Anya Poole during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

North Carolina falls 65-58 to No. 1 South Carolina in the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Deja Kelly led the Tar Heels with 20 points.

This is the Tar Heels’ third consecutive loss.

North Carolina’s Anya Poole pulls down a rebound between South Carolina’s Chloe Kitts and Ashlyn Watkins during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Anya Poole pulls down a rebound between South Carolina’s Chloe Kitts and Ashlyn Watkins during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Maria Gakdeng and Alyssa Ustby pressure South Carolina’s Raven Johnson, right, to force a turnover during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Maria Gakdeng and Alyssa Ustby pressure South Carolina’s Raven Johnson, right, to force a turnover during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart reacts to call during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss to South Carolina on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart reacts to call during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss to South Carolina on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
The South Carolina bench reacts following a made basket during the second half of the Gamecocks’ 65-58 win over North Carolina on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The South Carolina bench reacts following a made basket during the second half of the Gamecocks’ 65-58 win over North Carolina on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso pulls a rebound down away from North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso pulls a rebound down away from North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Deja Kelly shoots over South Carolina’s Te-Hina Paopao and Bree Hall during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Deja Kelly shoots over South Carolina’s Te-Hina Paopao and Bree Hall during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
South Carolina’s Te-Hina Paopao drives past North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
South Carolina’s Te-Hina Paopao drives past North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby and South Carolina’s Ashlyn Watkins dive for a loose ball during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby and South Carolina’s Ashlyn Watkins dive for a loose ball during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kayla McPherson (11) and Lexi Donarski (20) react after teammate Maria Gakdeng, left, was fouled during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game against South Carolina on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kayla McPherson (11) and Lexi Donarski (20) react after teammate Maria Gakdeng, left, was fouled during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game against South Carolina on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby looks to shoot around South Carolina’s Chloe Kitts during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby looks to shoot around South Carolina’s Chloe Kitts during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
The North Carolina bench reacts after Lexi Donarski (20) made a three-point basket during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss to South Carolina on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The North Carolina bench reacts after Lexi Donarski (20) made a three-point basket during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss to South Carolina on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby and South Carolina’s Te-Hina Paopao lunge for a loose ball during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby and South Carolina’s Te-Hina Paopao lunge for a loose ball during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby looks to manuver around South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby looks to manuver around South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
An official separates South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso and North Carolina players during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
An official separates South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso and North Carolina players during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso grabs a rebound away from North Carolina’s Anya Poole during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso grabs a rebound away from North Carolina’s Anya Poole during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Deja Kelly drives past South Carolina’s Te-Hina Paopao during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Deja Kelly drives past South Carolina’s Te-Hina Paopao during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 65-58 loss on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley speak prior to the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley speak prior to the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published November 30, 2023 at 9:22 PM.

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