UNC defeats Wofford 109-70 behind strong bench performance

North Carolina opened its season with a 109-70 win over Wofford, improving to 2-0. The Heels built an early lead and maintained it, allowing coach Michael Malone to give extensive minutes to reserve players, who combined for 58 points. Five of the six players with the most minutes came off the bench.

Maximo Adams recorded his first career double-double, posting 11 points and 11 rebounds after being encouraged by former UNC star Sean May to be more active on the glass. Jaydon Young added 15 points, including four three-pointers.

The team shifted its offensive strategy from the previous game, attempting only eight three-point shots in the first half and 25 of 73 attempts overall. Jarin Stevenson started the game with a two-handed dunk and finished with ten points and three rebounds.

Terrence Brown led the scoring with 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting and limited his turnovers to one. UNC committed just seven turnovers, reflecting Malone's emphasis on ball security.

UNC's transition game produced 24 points in the opening eight minutes and 20 fast-break points. Reserve contributions included 21 points and 14 rebounds, with Alex Samodurov scoring 13 and Angelo Brizzi adding energy on the court.

The victory marked the program's 20th consecutive win at the Smith Center, ranking as the tenth-longest home streak in school history. The Heels will host Wyoming on Tuesday, marking their 600th game in the venue.

"After review, it was an obvious flagrant one foul." – official Roger Ayers during a review of a Wofford foul.