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UNC-MSU Clash Eyed by March Madness Fans as R.J. Davis, Bacot, Tar Heels Rout Wagner

North Carolina cruised to a victory over Wagner in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, as the top-seeded Tar Heels won by the final score of 90-62.

2023-24 ACC Player of the Year RJ Davis took over during the final 20 minutes of the game after scoring just five points in the first half. Davis finished with 22 points, two rebounds, and two assists while shooting 8-13 from the field and 4-7 from three.

Fans were impressed with the strong second-half performance from the senior.

The Tar Heels also received major contributions from another senior, Armando Bacot.