Photos: North Carolina opens season against Radford
By Robert T Willett
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Radford’s Justin Archer (0) in the first half on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
Raleigh
North Carolina opened their basketball season against Radford on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill.
Coach Hubert Davis begins the 2023-24 season with his sights set on the NCAA Tournament, after failing to make the field last year.
The Tar Heels have seven new players on the roster this season.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives against Radford’s Trenton Walters (2) and Truth Harris (4) in the second half on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) gets a dunk for two of his eight points in the second half against Radford on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) is greeted by teammates after sinking a three-point basket to give the Tar Heels a 74-61 lead in the second half against Radford on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elliott Cadeau (2) defends Radford’s Trenton Walters (2) in the second half on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elliott Cadeau (2) reacts after making a basket and drawing a foul in the second half against Radford on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) defends Radford’s Justin Archer (0) in the second half on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Radford’s Chandler Turner (10) collides with North Carolina’s Jae’Lyn Withers (24) in the first half on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Radford’s Justin Archer (0) in the first half on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jae’Lyn Withers (24) drives to the basket against Radford’s Truth Harris (4) and Kyle Burns (11) in the first half on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Radford’s Daquan Smith (1) and North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) hit the court for a loose ball in the first half on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jae’Lyn Withers (24) makes a steal from Radford’s Daquan Smith (1) in the first half on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team in the first half against Radford on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) launches a three point shot in the first half against Radford on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) puts up a shot against Radford’s Chandler Turner (10) and Daquan Smith (1) in the second half on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean 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 Radford’s D’Auntray Pierce (21) in the first half on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot lead all scores with 25 points in the Tar Heels’ 86-70 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team in the second half against Radford on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) goes to the basket for two of his game high 25 points against Radford in the second half on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
