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Kentucky dominant in 98-69 win over North Carolina

The No. 21 Wildcats pulled off a blowout win over the Tar Heels. Sahvir Wheeler led with 26 points and 8 assists. 

Sahvir Wheeler scored 26 points and No. 21 beat 98-69 on Saturday in the CBS Sports Classic.

Wheeler, who shot a season-best 80% (12 of 15) from the floor, was one of four Wildcats to score in double figures in Kentucky’s first victory away from Rupp Arena.

Oscar Tshiebwe added 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Wildcats (8-2), while Kellan Grady had 18 points and Keion Brooks Jr. had 10.

The Tar Heels (8-3) had kept five straight opponents below 64 points. They were held to their lowest scoring output of the season.

Armando Bacot led North Carolina with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while RJ Davis had 10 points.

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