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Photos: North Carolina vs. Clemson ACC basketball

North Carolina’s Paxson Wojcik (8) reacts on the Tar Heels’ bench after Armando Bacot drew a blocking foul on Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) in the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Paxson Wojcik (8) reacts on the Tar Heels’ bench after Armando Bacot drew a blocking foul on Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) in the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina visits Death Valley for their second ACC road game on the New Year against Clemson on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

The Tar Heels are lead by R.J. Davis who is averaging 21 points per game.

Eighth ranked North Carolina faces 16th ranked Clemson.

North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Clemson’s Chase Hunter (1) in the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Davis scored 14 points in the Tar Heels’ 65-55 victory.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Clemson’s Chase Hunter (1) in the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Davis scored 14 points in the Tar Heels’ 65-55 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson coach Brad Brownell congratulates North Carolina coach Hubert Davis following the Tar Heels 65-55 victory on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
Clemson coach Brad Brownell congratulates North Carolina coach Hubert Davis following the Tar Heels 65-55 victory on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Paxson Wojcik (8) shoots a three point basket against Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) to give the Tar Heels’ a three point lead in the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Paxson Wojcik (8) shoots a three point basket against Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) to give the Tar Heels’ a three point lead in the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) defends Clemson’s Dillon Hunter (2) in the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) defends Clemson’s Dillon Hunter (2) in the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) launches a three point shot against Clemson’s Dillon Hunter (2) in the first half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Davis scored 14 points in the Tar Heels’ 65-55 victory.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) launches a three point shot against Clemson’s Dillon Hunter (2) in the first half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Davis scored 14 points in the Tar Heels’ 65-55 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) battles for a loose ball with Clemson’s Chauncey Wiggins (21) in the first half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) battles for a loose ball with Clemson’s Chauncey Wiggins (21) in the first half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his players during the second half against Clemson on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his players during the second half against Clemson on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) takes a hit to his face from Clemson’s Ian Schieffelin (4) during the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) takes a hit to his face from Clemson’s Ian Schieffelin (4) during the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) puts up a shot against Clemson’s Chase Hunter (1) in the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Davis and Armando Bacot led North Carolina with 14 points in their 65-55 victory.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) puts up a shot against Clemson’s Chase Hunter (1) in the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Davis and Armando Bacot led North Carolina with 14 points in their 65-55 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) collides with Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) during the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Hall was called for a blocking foul.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) collides with Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) during the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Hall was called for a blocking foul. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) blocks a shot by Clemson’s Ian Schieffelin (4) in the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) blocks a shot by Clemson’s Ian Schieffelin (4) in the second half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina trainer Doug Halverson checks on Cormac Ryan (3) after an injury in the first half against Clemson on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.
North Carolina trainer Doug Halverson checks on Cormac Ryan (3) after an injury in the first half against Clemson on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) applauds an early lead by the Tar Heels in the first half against Clemson on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) applauds an early lead by the Tar Heels in the first half against Clemson on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on offense during the first half against Clemson on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on offense during the first half against Clemson on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) during the first half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Clemson’s P.J. Hall (24) during the first half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson coach Brad Brownell huddles with his players in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
Clemson coach Brad Brownell huddles with his players in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) drives to the basket against Clemson’s Joseph Girard III (11) during the first half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) drives to the basket against Clemson’s Joseph Girard III (11) during the first half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) puts up a shot against Clemson’s Joseph Girard III (11) in the first half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) puts up a shot against Clemson’s Joseph Girard III (11) in the first half on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) is introduced into the starting lineup against Clemson on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) is introduced into the starting lineup against Clemson on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published January 6, 2024 at 2:31 PM with the headline "Photos: North Carolina vs. Clemson ACC basketball."

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