UNC downs Michigan behind Armando Bacot’s 26-point effort

UNC put together what may have been their most complete game of the season in Charlotte as they beat Michigan in the Jumpman Invitational, 80-76. Armando Bacot was a huge reason why they were able to turn in a performance like that, as the big man scored 26 points.

Bacot and Hunter Dickinson are two of the better centers in the country, and Bacot has had Dickinson’s number the last two years. Tonight was more of the same for Michigan’s big man, as Dickinson was held to nine points, eight rebounds, and three turnovers before fouling out late. On the flip side, Bacot feasted to the tune of 26 points and five rebounds.

There was a tiff early in the game when Dickinson was playing beyond what…