North Carolina defeated N.C. State 67-54 on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
The Tar Heels, who will face Syracuse on Saturday, remain unbeaten in conference play.
RJ Davis led North Carolina with 16 points.
The North Carolina bench reacts late in the second half of the Tar Heels’ 67-54 win against N.C. State at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts reacts to a foul against Ben Middlebrooks (34) in the second half against North Carolina on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) goes after an offensive rebound ahead of N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. (11) in the second half on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Ingram collected a record 19 rebounds in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on defense in the first half against N.C. State on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Michael O’Connell and North Carolina’s Armando Bacot battle for a rebound during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 67-54 win at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Zayden High (1) celebrates as the Tar Heels open a 17 point lead late in the second half against N.C. State on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina rolled to a 67-54 victory. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) goes to the basket against N.C. State’s Mohamed Diarra (23) in the second half on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) defends N.C. State’s Casey Morsell (14) in the first half on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Casey Morsell and Michael O’Connell pressure North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 67-54 win at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) drives to the basket against N.C. State’s MJ Rice (3) in the second half on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Cadeau scored 11 points in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram climbs out of the crowd after diving out of bounds during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 67-54 win over N.C. State at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Wendell Murphy is attended to after North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram drove into the seats around Murphy for a loose ball at mid-court in the second half against N.C. State on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Murphy said following the game he was not injured. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Casey Morsell (14) drives to the basket against North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) and Zayden High (1) in the first half on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) puts up a shot against N.C. State’s D.J. Horne (0) in the first half on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on defense in the first half against N.C. State on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s RJ Davis pulls down a rebound away from N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 67-54 win at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts gives Casey Morsell (14) some encourgaement in the first half against North Carolina on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) defends N.C. State’s D.J. Burns Jr. (30) in the first half on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. The Tar Heels held burns to 11 point in their 67-54 victory. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jayden Taylor (1) blocks North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) in the first half against North Carolina on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts greets North Carolina coach Hubert Davis prior to their game on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot drives to the basket past N.C. State’s Ben Middlebrooks during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jayden Taylor (1) drives to the basket against North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) in the first half on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina’s RJ Davis drives to the basket past N.C. State’s Michael O’Connell during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 67-54 win at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jalen Washington and Harrison Ingram pressure N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 67-54 win at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau drives between N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. and Dennis Parker Jr. during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 67-54 win at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts looks on during the closing minutes of the Wolfpack’s 67-54 loss to North Carolina at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jae’Lyn Withers looks to pass around pressure from N.C. State’s MJ Rice and DJ Horne during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts reacts to a foul agains his team in the first half against North Carolina on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan drives past N.C. State’s DJ Burns Jr. during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s DJ Horne handles the ball in front of North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown/kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) goes up against N.C. State’s Dennis Parker Jr. (11) for the opening tip off on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
