After a 1-5 start, the UNC Tar Heels football team finished the regular season at 6-6 and accepted a bid to the Belk Bowl. North Carolina faced the Cincinnati Bearcats at 3:20 pm on Saturday, December 28th at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Tar Heels got out to a quick 9-0 lead thanks to a Kareem Martin safety, and promptly ran back the ensuing kick-off for a touchdown. Cincinnati couldn’t catch up to the Tar Heels in the second half, and North Carolina won running away, 39-17.
Part two of the gallery includes post-game player and celebration photos.
Some Carolina fans show love to their favorite Tar Heel player.
Senior Tre Boston came through with a late interception to seal the Belk Bowl victory.
The Belk Bowl trophy wasn’t engraved yet, but would soon represent Carolina’s 39-17 victory.
UNC Assistant A.D. Kevin Best celebrated the victory on the sidelines.
Marquise Williams and Larry Fedora.
Coaches Larry Fedora and Tommy Tuberville shake hands after the Belk Bowl.
UNC sophomore QB Marquise Williams.
Cincinnati senior DT Marques Allen congratulates Marquise Williams on the victory.
UNC offensive guard Landon Turner and the rest of the offensive line gave up zero sacks.
The 2013 Belk Bowl trophy, awarded to the UNC Tar Heels.
R.J. Prince and Schuyler Coleman were two of the impressive freshmen on Carolina’s offensive line this season.
Jack Tabb and Jeff Schoettmer celebrate the Belk Bowl victory like seasoned veterans.
Center Lucas Crowley is looking forward to three more years at Carolina.
Senior guard David Collins and junior center Russell Bodine were excellent in the Belk Bowl victory.
#SCtop10, home of the UNC Tar Heels.
Senior defensive end Kareem Martin continued his strong play with great plays on Saturday, including a safety in the first quarter.
Ryan Switzer had a return touchdown and won the Jerry Richardson MVP Award.
Kareem Martin and Ryan Switzer help Coach Larry Fedora accept the 2013 Belk Bowl trophy.
Larry Fedora got the Tar Heels to play winning football this year and promised more of the same in the future.
Coach Fedora, Eric Ebron and Kareem Martin enjoy the Belk Bowl victory.
Tight end Eric Ebron led the way with seven receptions for 78 yards.
UNC senior tailback A.J. Blue.
Senior safety Tre Boston gets the party started in traditional Tar Heel fashion.
Senior David Collins was ready to celebrate the 39-17 Carolina victory.
Long snapper Conor Fry couldn’t help but smile after Carolina’s victory.
Ethan Farmer and Brian Walker, part of the UNC defense that held Cincinnati to only 17 points.
Senior wideout Sean Tapley had four receptions in the Belk Bowl win.
Coach Tommy Tuberville addresses the media after the Belk Bowl.
Larry Fedora was happy to answer questions about Carolina’s 39-17 victory in the Belk Bowl.
True freshman Ryan Switzer fielded questions like a senior in his media session.
Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, home of the 2013 Belk Bowl.
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