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Photos: North Carolina vs. Miami in college basketball

By Robert T Willett
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket against Miami’s Nijel Pack (24) in the second half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket against Miami’s Nijel Pack (24) in the second half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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North Carolina faces Miami in ACC basketball action on Monday, February 13, 2023 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

The Tar Heels fall 80-72 to Miami after defeating Clemson on Saturday.

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis gave credit to Miami’s defense for taking the Tar Heels out of their game in the second half, forcing them to shoot from outside.

North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) puts up a shot against Miami’s Bensely Joseph (4) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) puts up a shot against Miami’s Bensely Joseph (4) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) puts up a shot against Miami’s Nijel Pack (24) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) puts up a shot against Miami’s Nijel Pack (24) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on offense in the first half against Miami on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on offense in the first half against Miami on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) battles for a defensive rebound with Miami’s Norchad Omier (15) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) battles for a defensive rebound with Miami’s Norchad Omier (15) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against Miami’s Anthony Walker (1) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against Miami’s Anthony Walker (1) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami’s Norchad Omier (15) and Nijel Pack (24) tie up North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) in a battle for a rebound in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Miami’s Norchad Omier (15) and Nijel Pack (24) tie up North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) in a battle for a rebound in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) breaks to the basket past Miami’s Wooga Poplar (55) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) breaks to the basket past Miami’s Wooga Poplar (55) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) breaks to the basket past Miami’s Wooga Poplar (55) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) breaks to the basket past Miami’s Wooga Poplar (55) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) removes a back support before entering the game against Miami in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) removes a back support before entering the game against Miami in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami’s Bensely Joseph (4) defends North Carolina’s Puff Johnson (14) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Miami’s Bensely Joseph (4) defends North Carolina’s Puff Johnson (14) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami’s Isaiah Wong (2), Bensely Joseph (4) and Jordan Miller (11) stop North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) as he drives into the lane in the second half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Miami’s Isaiah Wong (2), Bensely Joseph (4) and Jordan Miller (11) stop North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) as he drives into the lane in the second half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis yells directions to his players in the second half against Miami on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis yells directions to his players in the second half against Miami on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) defends Miami’s Nijel Pack (24) in the second half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) defends Miami’s Nijel Pack (24) in the second half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami’s Jordan Miller (11) drives to the basket against North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) in the second half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Miller lead all scores with 24 points in Miami’s 80-762 victory.
Miami’s Jordan Miller (11) drives to the basket against North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) in the second half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Miller lead all scores with 24 points in Miami’s 80-762 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against Miami’s Anthony Walker (1) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against Miami’s Anthony Walker (1) in the first half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis has a word with official Paul Szelc in the second half against Miami on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis has a word with official Paul Szelc in the second half against Miami on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Down by ten points to Miami in the second half, North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) and Pete Nance (32) glance at the scoreboards as they huddle with teammates Caleb Love (2) and R.J. Davis (4) during a time out on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Down by ten points to Miami in the second half, North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) and Pete Nance (32) glance at the scoreboards as they huddle with teammates Caleb Love (2) and R.J. Davis (4) during a time out on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami’s Jordan Miller (11), coach Jim Larranaga, react after a three point basket by Miller to give the Hurricanes’ a 12 point lead in the second half against North Carolina on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Miller lead all scores with 24 points in Miami’s 80-762 victory.
Miami’s Jordan Miller (11), coach Jim Larranaga, react after a three point basket by Miller to give the Hurricanes’ a 12 point lead in the second half against North Carolina on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Miller lead all scores with 24 points in Miami’s 80-762 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against Miami’s Jordan Miller (11) in the second half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against Miami’s Jordan Miller (11) in the second half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Miami’s Bensely Joseph (4) in the second half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis lead the Tar Heels with 23 points in their 80-72 loss to Miami.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Miami’s Bensely Joseph (4) in the second half on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis lead the Tar Heels with 23 points in their 80-72 loss to Miami. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published February 13, 2023 at 7:54 PM with the headline "Photos: North Carolina vs. Miami in college basketball."

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