Davis scores 26 as No. 19 North Carolina holds off Brown

Published November 12, 2021 11:28 PM

By MITCHELL NORTHAM
Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — RJ Davis scored a career-high 26 points, and No. 19 North Carolina battled through 40 minutes of relentless competition from Brown, outlasting the Ivy League foe 94-87. Armando Bacot had 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting and 10 rebounds for the Tar Heels, who trailed by as many as seven points and never led by more than eight. North Carolina trailed by two with 7:14 remaining before Davis powered an 18-9 run, making four 3-pointers and a pair of free throws in the burst. He finished 9 of 17 from the floor and 6 of 9 from 3-point range. Dan Friday had 21 points and five assists for Brown.

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