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Top Five Plays From UNC Basketball Blowout Win Over Wolfpack

The UNC basketball squad enjoyed high-flying good times against NC State in the Smith Center.
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UNC basketball forward Ven-Allen Lubin
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UNC basketball improved to 16-11 overall and 9-6 in ACC play via Wednesday night's impressive 97-73 season-sweep victory over the visiting NC State Wolfpack (10-16, 3-12 ACC).

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On Thursday afternoon, the Tar Heels' social media team released the top five plays from the feel-good win, which have been relatively few and far between in Hubert Davis' fourth season at the helm in Chapel Hill:

5. Handoff from Ven-Allen Lubin to RJ Davis, back to Lubin for the flush.

4. Ian Jackson's recovered handle before stepping back for a 3-point splash.

3. Russell Hawkins' nifty find in traffic and James Brown's two-handed slam in mop-up time.

2. UNC ball movement leading to a pair of Cade Tyson corner threes.

1. RJ Davis' fastbreak alley-oop toss to the soaring Drake Powell for a top-shelf dunk.

Looking to win a third in a row for the first time since their four-game winning streak back in early January, the Tar Heels next welcome the Virginia Cavaliers (13-13, 6-9 ACC) to the Dean E. Smith Center at 4 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN2).

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Stay tuned to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for more on the 2024-25 UNC basketball team and other Tar Heel news.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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