Malik Monk’s 47 points help Kentucky take down North Carolina

Kentucky freshman Malik Monk set a record with his 47-point performance against North Carolina on Saturday, and helped the No. 6 Wildcats pull out a 103–100 win over the No. 7 Tar Heels.

Kentucky freshman Malik Monk set a record with his 47-point performance against North Carolina on Saturday, and helped the No. 6 Wildcats pull out a 103–100 win over the No. 7 Tar Heels.

Monk’s 47 points were the most scored by a Kentucky freshman, and the sixth-most scored by any Kentucky player. His biggest shot came with Kentucky down 100–98 and under 20 seconds to play. Monk pulled up for a three that would give the Wildcats the lead for good.

Malik Monk would like to place an order for ONIONS! https://t.co/ZIBubpcOkP

— CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) December 18, 2016

He also toyed with defenders on the way to 47.

"Get the janitor!"

What a night for Malik Monk. What a move by Malik Monk. https://t.co/oJbxlJpFRO

— CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) December 18, 2016

Monk reached 47 on 18 of 28 shooting, with two assists and a steal.