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UNC’s Unexpected Heroes: How the Bench Outshined Star Players to Topple Virginia Tech Again

UNC's Unexpected Heroes: How the Bench Outshined Star Players to Topple Virginia Tech Again

A huge factor in the game was bench production. UNC outscored Virginia Tech 32-13 in bench points, as Jonathan Powell (15 points) and Zayden High (12 points) both scored in double figures off the bench.

Niko Avdalas led Virginia Tech with 19 points, while Ben Hammond and Tobi Lawal both scored 16.

First Half

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) shoots as Louisville Cardinals forward Sananda Fru (13) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) shoots as Louisville Cardinals forward Sananda Fru (13) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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