University of North Carolina Athletics
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Key Points:
- Carolina defeated Charlotte 89-82 in overtime in their exhibition finale, closing the game on a 9-0 run after Charlotte missed their final seven shots.
- Charlotte shot 44.6% overall and 54.5% in the second half, outrebounded Carolina 36-30 with 10 offensive boards, and converted 14 of 17 free throws in the second half, highlighting defensive and rebounding concerns for Carolina.
- Carolina's leading scorer Terrence Brown had 27 points on 18 shots, showing both promise and areas for improvement, while key players like Neo Avdalas and Jaydon Young contributed significantly.
- Carolina played without Matt Able and is still awaiting eligibility clearance for Cameron Fens, impacting their lineup depth.
- The Tar Heels open their regular season against Western Carolina on Monday and are offering new flexible ticket passes for fans to attend games at the Smith Center.
