Photos: North Carolina falls to UConn in top-ten battle in New York
By Robert T Willett
North Carolina’s Paxson Wojcik (8) and Seth Trimble (7) try for a steal from Connecticut’s Tristen Newton (2) during the second half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
New York City
North Carolina falls to UConn in the Jimmy V Classic 2023
The North Carolina Tar Heels fall to the University of Connecticut Huskies in a battle of top-ten teams at Madison Square Garden in New York.
The Tar Heels were lead by R.J. Davis with 26 points.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) leaves the court following the Tar Heels’ 87-76 loss to Connecticut in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Davis lead all scores with 26 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
University of Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley congratulates North Carolina coach Hubert Davis following the Huskies’ 87-76 victory in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Paxson Wojcik (8) and Seth Trimble (7) try for a steal from Connecticut’s Tristen Newton (2) during the second half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Connecticut’s Alex Karaban (11) and Donovan Clingan (32) grab grab North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) during the second half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) places the ball the chest of Connecticut’s Cam Spencer (12) after a score during the second half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) puts up a shot against Connecticut’s Donovan Clingan (32) during the second half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Connecticut’s Cam Spencer (12) during the second half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) goes to the basket for two of his 20 points against Connecticut’s Samson Johnson (35) during the second half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) concentrates on the rim from the free-throw line after a technical foul on Connecticut’s Cam Spencer (12) in the second half during the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Connecticut’s Solomon Ball (1) reacts after sinking a three-point basket to take a 58-45 lead over North Carolina during the second half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis removes his coat after an argument with the officials following a technical foul on Armando Bacot (5) during the first half against Connecticut in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis has a word with official Ron Groover following a technical foul on Armando Bacot (5) during the first half against Connecticut in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis has a word with official John Gaffney following a technical foul on Armando Bacot (5) during the first half against Connecticut in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) drives against Connecticut’s Alex Karaban (11) during the first half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Paxson Wojcik (8) defends Connecticut’s Tristen Newton (2) during the first half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) battles for a rebound with Connecticut’s Stephon Castle (5) during the first half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Connecticut’s Cam Spencer (12) launches a three-point shot over North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) in the first half during the first half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Spencer lead UConn with 23 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on defense during the first half against Connecticut in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) reacts after sinking a three-point basket against Connecticut during the first half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) after a dunk against Connecticut during the first half in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published December 6, 2023 at 12:41 AM.
