Nyla Brooks had 17 points, and the North Carolina Tar Heels routed the North Carolina Central Eagles 109-40 on Wednesday night at Carmichael Arena.
The Tar Heels set the tone early, taking the first quarter 30-11. They led by as many as 69 points. A 13-0 run in the first quarter built the early lead.
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For North Carolina, Nyla Brooks finished with 17 points, Kate Harpring had 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals, while Achol Akot chipped in 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists.
For North Carolina Central, Shrouq Amer finished with 16 points, and Victoria Morris added nine points. Eboni Clay had a rough shooting night, going 3 of 12 from the field and finishing with seven points.
The Tar Heels improved to 1-2. The Eagles dropped to 2-3.
The Tar Heels sit first in the ACC. North Carolina is 1-1 at home and 0-1 on the road. The Eagles are first in the MEAC. North Carolina Central is 2-0 at home and 0-3 away from home.
The Tar Heels next visit the Pennsylvania Quakers on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 4:00 p.m. ET. The Eagles are back in action when they visit the George Mason Patriots on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
