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Dixon Delivers Late as No. 16 North Carolina Wins 67-64 at No. 18 Kentucky
North Carolina secured the win by overcoming Kentucky’s 0-for-8 halftime three-point shooting and executing a late game push in a closely contested ACC/SEC Challenge.
- On Tuesday, North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Kentucky Wildcats 67-64 at Rupp Arena in the ACC/SEC Challenge, with the outcome settled in the final 30 seconds.
- Kentucky's perimeter struggles showed as the Wildcats shot 50% but were 0-8 from three at halftime and relied on 28 points in the paint.
- Derek Dixon's late play included a tiebreaking layup with 16 seconds left and a 3-pointer at 53 seconds, while Henri Veesaar led with 17 points and 10 rebounds and Caleb Wilson added 15 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists.
- The loss leaves Kentucky still searching for a signature win after defeats to Louisville and Michigan State; Kentucky falls to 5-3 and travels to Nashville to face Gonzaga Friday at 7 p.m. in Bridgestone Arena.
- A tightly contested game featured nine ties and 14 lead changes, with neither North Carolina Tar Heels nor Kentucky Wildcats leading by more than six, and UNC won the rebounding battle 22-15.
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No. 18 Kentucky falls short against No. 16 'Heels | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Number 18 Kentucky came up short, falling to 16th-ranked North Carolina 67-64 on Tuesday night inside Rupp Arena. Otega Oweh scored 16 points to lead the Wildcats, who made just 1 of 13 (7.7 percent) from three-point range in the game, while UNC made 6 of 20 (30.0 percent). The Tar Heels controlled the boards, with 41 rebounds compared to just 30 for the Cats. UNC held a significant advantage in second-chance points, winning that category 22-5. …
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