Photos: North Carolina falls to Alabama in ACC/SEC Challenge
By Robert Willett
Alabama forward Derrion Reid (35) slows North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) with defense in the second half on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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Chapel Hill, N.C.
Alabama hands North Carolina their third loss in a row during the ACC/SEC Challenge. Both teams, are ranked in the top 20.
The Tar Heels return to Chapel Hill after appearing in the Maui Classic.
Ian Jackson lead the Tar Heels with 23 points in their 94-79 loss to Alabama.
Down by 15 points in the second half against Alabama, North Carolina coach Hubert Davis, with arms folded, glances at the scoreboard on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Alabama rolled to a 94-79 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) puts up a shot against Alabama guard Houston Mallette (95) in the second half on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Trimble scored 12 points in the Tar Heels’ 94-79 loss. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina assistant coach Marcus Paige studies a stat sheet during the final time out in the second half against Alabama on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Alabama rolled to a 94-79 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Jalen Washington (13) defends Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) in the second half on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis yells at his players on offense in the second half against Alabama on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) defends North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) in the second half on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Alabama forward Derrion Reid (35) smothers North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) with defense in the second half on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) defends North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) in the second half on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Ian Jackson (11) reacts after being called for a foul in the first half against Alabama on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Alabama coach Nate Oats reacts to a foul against his team in the first half against North Carolina in the first half on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis encourages his players on defense in the first half against Alabama on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Ian Jackson (11) launches a three -point shot over Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) in the first half on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) launches a three-point shot under pressure from Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) in the first half on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Davis scored 18 points but was 1-11 from the three point arc. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Ian Jackson (11) breaks to the basket for a dunk on a fast break in the first half against Alabama on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) drives to the basket against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) in the first half against Alabama on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Elliot Cadeau (3) tries for a steal from Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) and guard Mark Sears (1) in the first half on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Elliot Cadeau (3) drives to the basket between Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) and forward Aiden Sherrill (22)in the first half on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Elliot Cadeau (3) drives to the basket against Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) in the first half on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
