RALEIGH, NC -East Region No. 1 seed North Carolina got a spirited effort from the ninth-seeded Providence Friars Saturday night, but pulled away in the second half en route to a 85-66 victory. UNC had five players score in double digits, while Kris Dunn was the lone bright spot for Providence, scoring 29 in the loss.
John Sadak and John Thompson called the action on Westwood One Sports.