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See photos from UNC’s NCAA Sweet 16 game against UCLA

By Robert Willett
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) and Leaky Black (1) battle with UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) during the first half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) and Leaky Black (1) battle with UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) during the first half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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See game action photos from the UNC Tar Heels’ big win over the UCLA Bruins in NCAA Sweet 16 basketball action in Philadelphia, Friday night, March 25, 2022.

North Carolina continued their NCAA tournament run to advance to the Elite Eight. The Tar Heels will face St. Peter’s on Sunday for a spot in the Final Four in New Orleans.

North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) reacts after a three-point basket in the second half against UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Love lead the Tar Heels with 30 points in their 73-66 victory.
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) reacts after a three-point basket in the second half against UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Love lead the Tar Heels with 30 points in their 73-66 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) breaks to the basket ahead of UCLA’s Jules Bernard (1) during the first half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) breaks to the basket ahead of UCLA’s Jules Bernard (1) during the first half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis applauds his players on defense in the first half against UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis applauds his players on defense in the first half against UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
UCLAs Tyger Campbell (10) battles with North Carolinas Puff Johnsons (14) for a loose ball during the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
UCLAs Tyger Campbell (10) battles with North Carolinas Puff Johnsons (14) for a loose ball during the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) reacts after a three-point basket in the second half against UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Love lead the Tar Heels with 30 points in their 73-66 victory.
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) reacts after a three-point basket in the second half against UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Love lead the Tar Heels with 30 points in their 73-66 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) and R.J. Davis (4) reacts as they secure the Tar Heels 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) and R.J. Davis (4) reacts as they secure the Tar Heels 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Armando Bacot (5) reacts as time expires and the Tar Heels secure their 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolinas Armando Bacot (5) reacts as time expires and the Tar Heels secure their 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) embraces Leaky Black (1) as teammate R.J. Davis (4) shoots the final two free throws with no time on the clock to secure the Tar Heels 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Love lead the Tar Heels with 30 points.
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) embraces Leaky Black (1) as teammate R.J. Davis (4) shoots the final two free throws with no time on the clock to secure the Tar Heels 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Love lead the Tar Heels with 30 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) embraces Leaky Black (1) as teammate R.J. Davis (4) shoots the final two free throws with no time on the clock to secure the Tar Heels 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Love lead the Tar Heels with 30 points.
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) embraces Leaky Black (1) as teammate R.J. Davis (4) shoots the final two free throws with no time on the clock to secure the Tar Heels 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Love lead the Tar Heels with 30 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) slashes through UCLA ’s Jules Bernard (1), Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) and Jaylen Clark (0) for two of his game high 30 points during the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) slashes through UCLA ’s Jules Bernard (1), Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) and Jaylen Clark (0) for two of his game high 30 points during the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket against UCLA’s Jules Bernard (1)) during the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket against UCLA’s Jules Bernard (1)) during the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) reacts as time expires and the Tar Heels secure their 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) reacts as time expires and the Tar Heels secure their 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) and R.J. Davis (4) reacts as they secure the Tar Heels’ 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) and R.J. Davis (4) reacts as they secure the Tar Heels’ 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) embraces Leaky Black (1) as teammate R.J. Davis (4) shoots the final two free throws with no time on the clock to secure the Tar Heels’ 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Love lead the Tar Heels’ with 30 points.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) embraces Leaky Black (1) as teammate R.J. Davis (4) shoots the final two free throws with no time on the clock to secure the Tar Heels’ 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Love lead the Tar Heels’ with 30 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
UCLA’s Peyton Watson (23) blocks a shot by North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) in the first half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
UCLA’s Peyton Watson (23) blocks a shot by North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) in the first half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Brady Manek (45) launches a three-point shot over UCLA’s Johnny Juzang (3) in the first half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Brady Manek (45) launches a three-point shot over UCLA’s Johnny Juzang (3) in the first half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) breaks to the basket against UCLA ’s Jules Bernard (1) for two of his game high 30 points during the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) breaks to the basket against UCLA ’s Jules Bernard (1) for two of his game high 30 points during the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Brady Manek (45) launches a three-point shot over UCLA’s Johnny Juzang (3) in the first half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Brady Manek (45) launches a three-point shot over UCLA’s Johnny Juzang (3) in the first half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) and R.J. Davis (4) react as they secure the Tar Heels’ 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) and R.J. Davis (4) react as they secure the Tar Heels’ 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his players on offense in the second half against UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his players on offense in the second half against UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) breaks through UCLA defense for two of his game high 30 points during the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) breaks through UCLA defense for two of his game high 30 points during the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) makes his only basket of the first half against UCLA’s Cody Riley (2) on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Love would go on to score 27 in the second half.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) makes his only basket of the first half against UCLA’s Cody Riley (2) on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Love would go on to score 27 in the second half. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) taps in the ball after an R.J. Davis miss to give the Tar Heels’ a 69-64 lead over UCLA in the closing seconds of the game on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) taps in the ball after an R.J. Davis miss to give the Tar Heels’ a 69-64 lead over UCLA in the closing seconds of the game on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Tar Heel fans rejoice as they secure a 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
Tar Heel fans rejoice as they secure a 73-66 victory over UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) reacts in the closing seconds of the game against UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) reacts in the closing seconds of the game against UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis embraces Brady Manek (45) as he come out of the game in the second half against UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis embraces Brady Manek (45) as he come out of the game in the second half against UCLA on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) breaks to the basket against UCLA’s Johnny Juzang (3) in the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) breaks to the basket against UCLA’s Johnny Juzang (3) in the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) gets a dunk on a fast break after a steal from North Carolina in the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) gets a dunk on a fast break after a steal from North Carolina in the second half on Friday, March 25, 2022 during the NCAA East Regional semi-final at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published March 25, 2022 at 11:07 PM with the headline "See photos from UNC’s NCAA Sweet 16 game against UCLA."

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