University of North Carolina Athletics
University of North Carolina Athletics • • sports
Key Points:
- Cal secured an 84-78 victory over North Carolina in Berkeley, marking the program's first wire-to-wire ACC win since joining the conference, fueled by a strong start and shooting 53.8% from three-point range.
- North Carolina staged a late rally, cutting a 19-point Cal lead down to four in the final minutes, aided by favorable challenges and momentum shifts, but ultimately fell short due to missed free throws and execution issues.
- Freshman Derek Dixon made his first career start for the Tar Heels, contributing 14 points and three assists, while Caleb Wilson led the team with 17 points despite limited opportunities in the closing stages.
- Cal's Dai Dai Ames scored 19 points, surpassing his
