Kyle Guy led the Cavaliers in scoring with 16 points, followed by Devon Hall with 15. The Hoos shot 42% from the field and 52.9% from three in the game, and although he struggled with shooting (4 for 14), Jerome was great with the ball as he dished 6 assists with 1 turnover.
North Carolina’s Luke Maye had 20 points to lead the Tar Heels, who shot 40% from the field and 40% from three.
North Carolina took a 5-2 lead out the gate thanks to a jumper by Cam Johnson and a three point shot from Joel Berry.