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.