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UNC Basketball: Top Five Plays From Season's Best Victory

UNC basketball produced loads of highlight moments in the Tar Heels' stellar second half versus Arkansas.

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UNC basketball overcame a 38-35 halftime deficit against 20th-ranked Arkansas at the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas on Black Friday. The No. 14 Tar Heels (5-1) turned up the tempo, attacked the basket, played "Carolina Basketball" again, and outscored the Razorbacks after the break, 52-34, returning home with a feel-good 87-72 win in tow.

It was the squad's first win over a ranked opponent in its first attempt.

With the impressive outing, including RJ Davis tying his career-high 30 points, the Tar Heels got back on the right track following a Thanksgiving Day overtime loss to unranked Villanova at the event and thus earned a "Top Five Plays" highlight package from the program's social media team.

Here are those top plays, courtesy of the following post from UNC's account:

5. UNC graduate forward Jae'Lyn Withers flying in for a tip-in following RJ Davis' missed jumper

4. A finishing-touch 3-pointer by UNC graduate guard Paxson Wojcik with under two minutes to play

3. UNC junior forward Harrison Ingram's powerful backdown move and smooth turnaround swish

2. A pair of second-half corner makes beyond the arc from UNC sophomore guard Seth Trimble

1. UNC senior guard RJ Davis going into attack mode via an and-done driving floater in traffic

The UNC basketball team returns to action by welcoming No. 7 Tennessee to the Dean E. Smith Center for their ACC/SEC Challenge showdown on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. ET (ESPN).

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Top Five Plays From UNC's Battle 4 Atlantis Opener

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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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