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North Carolina Advances in NCAA Tournament with Record-Breaking Victory

The Tar Heels silenced critics with a dominant 95-68 win over San Diego State, led by RJ Davis' historic shooting performance.

  • North Carolina secured a spot in the Round of 64 after defeating San Diego State 95-68 in the First Four matchup.
  • RJ Davis tied a program record with six three-pointers, scoring 26 points on a perfect shooting night from beyond the arc.
  • The Tar Heels set a new program record with 14 three-pointers made in an NCAA Tournament game, shooting 58.3% from deep.
  • San Diego State, known for its top-ranked defense, struggled to contain UNC's efficient offense, allowing 95 points and shooting just 39.7%.
  • North Carolina will face No. 6 seed Mississippi on Friday, as questions linger about their ability to maintain this level of performance.
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