The #9 Tar Heels got a scare from the Phoenix but pulled out a 90-76 victory. UNC trailed Elon 71-69 with 6:48 left in the game, but five consecutive points from RJ Davis gave North Carolina the lead back, and they would never trail again. Davis finished the game with 24 points, 17 of which came in the second half, seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. Elliot Cadeau had 17 points, eight assists, four rebounds, three steals, and two blocks. Seth Trimble added 15 points, three assists, four rebounds, two steals, and a block.