Photos from North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech in college basketball action
Virginia Tech coach Mike Young talks with North Carolina coach Hubert Davis prior to their game on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va.
Robert Willett
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North Carolina drops ACC opener against Virginia on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022.
The Tar Heels were without Armando Bacot and Demarco Dunn, both sat out with injuries.
Check out photos from the game by News & Observer photojournalist Robert Willett.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket against Virginia Tech’s Hunter Cattoor (0) during the first half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) makes a steal from Virginia Tech’s Hunter Cattoor (0) during the first half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis questions a foul against his team in the first half against Virginia Tech on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket against Virginia Tech’s Grant Basile (21) during the first half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tyler Nickel (24) defends Virginia Tech’s Darius Maddox (13) during the first half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech’s M.J. Collins (2) reacts after sinking a three-point basket to give the Hokies a 35-23 lead in the first half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech’s M.J. Collins (2) reacts after sinking a three-point basket to give the Hokies a 35-23 lead in the first half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) puts up a shot against Virginia Tech’s Grant Basile (21) during the second half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Nance scored 18 points in the Tar Heels’ loss. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis signals to Pete Nance that he traveled, during the second half against Virginia Tech on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s D’Marco Dunn (11) watches the second half against Virginia Tech from the bench on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Dunn broke a bone in his hand on Saturday during practice. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) puts up a shot against Virginia Tech’s Grant Basile (21) during the second half half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Davis scored 18 points in the Tar Heels’ 80-72 loss. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech’s Justyn Mutts (25) goes for a dunk over North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) and Will Shaver (21) during the second half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Mutts lead all scores with 27 points and Virginia Tech to an 80-72 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) watches the second half against Virginia Tech from the bench on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Bacot did not play, due to an injury. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech’s Darius Maddox (13) defends North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) during the second half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. North Carolina dropped their fourth game in a row falling to Virginia Tech 80-72. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tyler Nickel (24) puts up a shot against Virginia Tech’s Justyn Mutts (25)) during the second half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Nickel scored eight points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (0) forces a turnover by Virginia Tech’s Sean Pedulla (3) during the second half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Pete Nance (32) launches a three point shot against Virginia Tech’s Justyn Mutts (25) during the second half half on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. Nance scored 18 points in the Tar Heels’ 80-72 loss. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
