North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4), Cormac Ryan (3) and Zayden High (1) work the crowd as the Tar Heels open a 57-43 lead over Oklahoma in the second half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The Tar Heels defeated the Sooners 81-69.
Robert Willett
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Charlotte
North Carolina defeats Oklahoma in Jumpman Invitational.
The North Carolina Tar Heels played their third top-twenty team in as many weeks facing off against Oklahoma in Charlotte, N.C.
North Carolina bounced back after two consecutive loses with a 81-69 victory.
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North Carolina’s Zayden High (1) congratulates teammate Elliot Cadeau (2) after a basket in the second half against Oklahoma on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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North Carolina’s Zayden High (1), Armando Bacot (5) and Cormac Ryan (3) trap Oklahoma’s Milos Uzan (12) during the first half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on defense in the second half against Oklahoma on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) looks for an open teammate as Oklahoma’s Jalon Moore (14) defends in the second half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Oklahoma’s Otega Oweh (3) collides with North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) in the first half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Ryan was called for a blocking foul on the play. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) works for a steal from Oklahoma’s Otega Oweh (3) in the second half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot against Oklahoma’s Sam Godwin (10) in the second half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) and Seth Trimble (7) defend. Oklahoma’s Javian McCollum (2) in the first half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) reacts after sinking a three-point basket in the second half against Oklahoma on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Zayden High (1) controls an offensive rebound over Oklahoma’s Otega Oweh (3) in the first half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (2) puts up a shot over Oklahoma’s Rivaldo Soares (5) in the first half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot over Oklahoma’s John Hugley IV (1) and Rivaldo Soares (5) in the first half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) defends Oklahoma’s Sam Godwin (10) in the first half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) loses control of the ball as he drives to the basket under Oklahoma’s Otega Oweh (3) in the first half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on defense in the first half against Oklahoma on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) puts up a shot over Oklahoma’s John Hugley IV (1) in the first half on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
