It was never close in the game, as UNC got out to a 12-0 lead before the first timeout was called by Wake Forest. Cam Johnson led all players with 27 points and was 7-10 from the three-point line.
Listen to the top calls in this game from UNC play-by-play announcer Jones Angell.
UNC and Duke tip off on Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. on ESPN. Pre-game coverage begins on 97.9 FM/1360 AM at 7:30 p.m.
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