North Carolina opens with 76-65 win over Notre Dame

Notre Dame vs. North Carolina: The No. 9 Tar Heels got a record-setting debut from freshman Cole Anthony as he led the team to a 76-65 win over Notre Dame. Anthony’s 34 points were a school record for points scored in a debut for the Tar Heels, as he passed Rashad McCants’ previous record of 28 points scored in McCants’ debut against Penn State in 2002. Anthony shot 12-of-24 from the field, made six 3-pointers, had a game-high 11 rebounds and tied for the team lead with 5 assists. The Irish led early in the second half, but Anthony put the Heels on his back and led them to the win. Prentiss Hubb led Notre Dame with 22 points in the loss.