CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Armando Bacot scored a career-high 24 points, tied his career best with six blocks and added 12 rebounds as No. 18 North Carolina rallied in the second half to beat Charleston 94-83 on Tuesday night.
It was the first road game of the season for the Tar Heels and new coach Hubert Davis, and the Cougars (3-1) had them on their heels for the opening half.
But behind Bacot, North Carolina started the second half on a 23-9 run to take a 59-51 lead with 11:56 to play.
Charleston closed within 72-71 on Reyne Smith's two foul shots with 6:12 left.