UNC’s RJ Davis Celebrated by CBB Fans After Historic 42-Point Game in Win vs. Miami

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R.J. Davis scored a career-high 42 points to help lift No. 9 North Carolina to a victory over Miami by the final score of 75-71 on Monday night.

Davis connected on 14 of his 22 shot attempts, including a 7-11 mark from three. He also added six rebounds and four steals to go along with one assist. His proficiency from behind the arc was sorely needed, as the rest of the Tar Heels shot 2-15 on threes.

Miami cut the deficit to just two points with over a minute remaining in the second half, although Davis hit one of two free throws to give North Carolina some breathing room. The Hurricanes weren’t able to connect on a game-tying three, giving head coach Hubert Davis’ team the win.

College basketball fans were amazed by Davis’ career night.

Davis’ performance allowed the Tar Heels to notch their third consecutive victory, moving to 22-6 on the season as a whole.

The senior has been one of the main reasons behind North Carolina’s impressive year, averaging 21.0 points and 3.6 rebounds per game heading into Monday’s action. He’ll look to continue his hot shooting in the team’s next game, a matchup with NC State on March 2.