Photos: UNC vs NC State in college basketball action

Ethan Hyman

Photos from the North Carolina Tar Heels’ 80-69 victory over the NC State Wolfpack at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis hugs Armando Bacot (5) as he comes off the court late in the second half of UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis hugs Armando Bacot (5) as he comes off the court late in the second half of UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
Tyler Hansbrough congratulates North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5), presenting him the game ball after he set a new record for rebounds with 1,220 passing Hansbrough’s record in 2009, following the Tar Heels’ 80-69 victory over N.C. State on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Tyler Hansbrough congratulates North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5), presenting him the game ball after he set a new record for rebounds with 1,220 passing Hansbrough’s record in 2009, following the Tar Heels’ 80-69 victory over N.C. State on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts attends to N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) after falling on a hard foul by North Carolina’s Leaky Black in the second half. Smith was taken to the hospital and Black was ejected from the game on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts attends to N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) after falling on a hard foul by North Carolina’s Leaky Black in the second half. Smith was taken to the hospital and Black was ejected from the game on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Players including N.C. State’s Breon Pass react as N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith is looked at after being injured during the second half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
Players including N.C. State’s Breon Pass react as N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith is looked at after being injured during the second half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
Wolfpack teammates talk to N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith as he is taken off the court after being injured during the second half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
Wolfpack teammates talk to N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith as he is taken off the court after being injured during the second half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina players R.J. Davis (4) and Caleb Love (2) watch as N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) is taken from the court by medical personnel, after falling on a hard foul by North Carolina’s Leaky Black in the second half. Smith was taken to the hospital and Black was ejected from the game on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) fouls N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0), causing him to fall to the floor and be injured during the second half of UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) fouls N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0), causing him to fall to the floor and be injured during the second half of UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina assistant coach Jeff Lebo, trainer Doug Halverson and teammate D’Marco Dunn (11) works to calm Caleb Love (2) after an altercation in the second half against N.C. State on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina assistant coach Jeff Lebo, trainer Doug Halverson and teammate D’Marco Dunn (11) works to calm Caleb Love (2) after an altercation in the second half against N.C. State on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket for two of his 16 points in the second half against N.C. State on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket for two of his 16 points in the second half against N.C. State on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Jarkel Joiner (1) works to force as turnover by North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) during the second half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Jarkel Joiner (1) works to force as turnover by North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) during the second half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts works to inspire his team during the second half against North Carolina on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts works to inspire his team during the second half against North Carolina on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) shoots as North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) defends during the second half of UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) shoots as North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) defends during the second half of UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) heads to slam in two during UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) heads to slam in two during UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) heads to slam in two during UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) heads to slam in two during UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) steals the ball from N.C. State’s D.J. Burns Jr. (30) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) steals the ball from N.C. State’s D.J. Burns Jr. (30) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) looks at N.C. State’s D.J. Burns Jr. (30) after stealing the ball from him during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) looks at N.C. State’s D.J. Burns Jr. (30) after stealing the ball from him during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State’s Ernest Ross (24) hangs on the rim and works to control his own rebound during the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Ernest Ross (24) hangs on the rim and works to control his own rebound during the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Jarkel Joiner (1) makes a steal from North Carolina’s D’Marco Dunn (11) during the first half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Jarkel Joiner (1) makes a steal from North Carolina’s D’Marco Dunn (11) during the first half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Greg Gantt (23) fouls North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) during the second half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Greg Gantt (23) fouls North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) during the second half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) is fouled as he is defended by N.C. State’s D.J. Burns Jr. (30) and Casey Morsell (14) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) is fouled as he is defended by N.C. State’s D.J. Burns Jr. (30) and Casey Morsell (14) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) drives around N.C. State’s Ernest Ross (24) as North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) sets the pick during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) drives around N.C. State’s Ernest Ross (24) as North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) sets the pick during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts talks with his team before the Wolfpack’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts talks with his team before the Wolfpack’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against N.C. State’s Casey Morsell (14) during the second half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis lead all scores with 26 points in the Tar Heels’ 80-69 victory.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against N.C. State’s Casey Morsell (14) during the second half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis lead all scores with 26 points in the Tar Heels’ 80-69 victory.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) shoots as N.C. State’s D.J. Burns Jr. (30) defends during UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) shoots as N.C. State’s D.J. Burns Jr. (30) defends during UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) puts up a shot against North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) during the first half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) puts up a shot against North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) during the first half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) fouls N.C. State’s Casey Morsell (14) as he shoots during UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) fouls N.C. State’s Casey Morsell (14) as he shoots during UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) drives to the basket between North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) and Pete Nance (32) during the first half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) drives to the basket between North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) and Pete Nance (32) during the first half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team during the first half against N.C. State on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team during the first half against N.C. State on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts reacts to a foul on the Wolfpack during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts reacts to a foul on the Wolfpack during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) shoots as North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) defends during UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) shoots as North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) defends during UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) dives for the ball with N.C. State’s Jarkel Joiner (1) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) dives for the ball with N.C. State’s Jarkel Joiner (1) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) dunks on N.C. State’s Ernest Ross (24) during the second half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) dunks on N.C. State’s Ernest Ross (24) during the second half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) dunks on N.C. State’s Ernest Ross (24) during the second half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) dunks on N.C. State’s Ernest Ross (24) during the second half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) celebrates after slamming in two during the second half of UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) celebrates after slamming in two during the second half of UNC’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against N.C. State’s D.J. Burns (30) during the first half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot scored 23 points and secured 18 rebounds.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against N.C. State’s D.J. Burns (30) during the first half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot scored 23 points and secured 18 rebounds.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) drives as N.C. State’s Ebenezer Dowuona (21) and Terquavion Smith (0) defend against during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) drives as N.C. State’s Ebenezer Dowuona (21) and Terquavion Smith (0) defend against during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) drives to the basket against North Carolina’s D’Marco Dunn (11) during the first half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) drives to the basket against North Carolina’s D’Marco Dunn (11) during the first half on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) secures a defensive rebound in the first against N.C. State’s Ebenezer Dowuona (21) on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot scored 23 points and secured 18 rebounds.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) secures a defensive rebound in the first against N.C. State’s Ebenezer Dowuona (21) on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot scored 23 points and secured 18 rebounds.
N.C. State’s Casey Morsell (14) reacts after he was called for a foul during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State’s Casey Morsell (14) reacts after he was called for a foul during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) shoots as North Carolina’s D’Marco Dunn (11) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
N.C. State’s Terquavion Smith (0) shoots as North Carolina’s D’Marco Dunn (11) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.

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