The Score Of The North Carolina Basketball Game
On the evening of January 22nd, 2022, the North Carolina basketball team took the court against the Virginia Tech Hokies in a highly anticipated ACC matchup. Tar Heel fans flocked to the Dean E. Smith Center to witness the action, and they were not disappointed.
The First Half
The first half was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. North Carolina's offense was led by freshman guard Caleb Love, who racked up 12 points in the half. However, Virginia Tech's sharpshooter Nahiem Alleyne kept the Hokies in the game, scoring 14 points of his own.
As the halftime buzzer sounded, the score was tied at 36-36.
The Second Half
The second half was a different story. North Carolina began to pull away, thanks in large part to the play of senior forward Armando Bacot. Bacot dominated in the paint, scoring 15 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. The Tar Heels also clamped down on defense, holding Virginia Tech to just 31% shooting from the field.
Despite a late surge from the Hokies, North Carolina held on for the win. The final score was 69-63 in favor of the Tar Heels.
Player Stats
Caleb Love finished the game with 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. Armando Bacot recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. RJ Davis chipped in 10 points and 4 assists for the Tar Heels.
Nahiem Alleyne led Virginia Tech with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Tyrece Radford added 12 points and 8 rebounds, but it wasn't enough for the Hokies.
What This Means For North Carolina
This win is a big one for North Carolina, as it moves the team to 14-5 on the season and 5-3 in ACC play. The Tar Heels have now won three straight conference games and are gaining momentum heading into the heart of their schedule.
Senior forward Armando Bacot had this to say after the game: "We're playing with a lot of confidence right now. We know we have the talent to compete with anyone in the country. We just have to keep grinding and taking it one game at a time."
