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Surging UNC Basketball Starter Completes Another Double-Double

UNC basketball graduate forward Jae'Lyn Withers has scored 10 or more points in three straight outings.

Matt Giles

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UNC basketball recorded its season-best fifth consecutive victory on Saturday afternoon, picking up a 92-73 home win over the Miami Hurricanes (6-23, 2-16 ACC) in the Dean E. Smith Center. The Tar Heels (19-11, 12-6 ACC) enjoyed seven double-digit scorers in the blowout.

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One of the many encouraging individual performances was from second-year Tar Heel and graduate forward Jae'Lyn Withers. Drawing his sixth straight start, the 6-foot-9, 220-pound North Carolinian tallied 11 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and zero turnovers.

Withers shot 4-for-6 from the field, 2-for-2 beyond the arc, and 1-for-2 at the charity stripe.

Entering the bout averaging only 5.8 points and 3.9 boards this season, the 24-year-old Jae'Lyn Withers finished with his second double-double across UNC's past three contests.

With only two games left on the UNC basketball regular season slate, the Tar Heels will now gear up for a road test versus the Virginia Tech Hokies (12-16, 7-10 ACC) at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday (ESPNU) before hosting the No. 2-ranked Duke Blue Devils (25-3, 16-1 ACC) in Chapel Hill at 6:30 p.m. ET next Saturday (ESPN).

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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