University of North Carolina Athletics
University of North Carolina Athletics • • sports
Key Points:
- North Carolina defeated Southern California 88-70 in their preseason opener, fueled by a dominant second-half defensive effort that held USC to 26.5% shooting and forced 10 turnovers.
- Michael Malone made his debut as Tar Heels head coach, praising his staff and the fan support during the game.
- Jarin Stevenson led Carolina with a double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Isaiah Denis, Neo Avdalas, and freshman Maximo Adams also contributed significantly.
- UNC out-rebounded USC 47-33 and dominated the bench scoring 35-5, with a key 12-0 run early in the second half that put them in control.
- The Tar Heels will next face Indiana in a preseason game on October 18 before concluding the preseason against Charlotte on October 27.
