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UNC defeats William & Mary in NIT Carmichael throwback

UNC plays its first men's basketball game at Carmichael Auditorium in 24 years.

Deon Thompson leads the fastbreak after a steal during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

John Henson had two blocks in North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Senior Marcus Ginyard finished with 12 points, 5 steals and 4 assists in North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Marcus Ginyard had 5 steals in North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Travis Wear stretches for a pass during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Larry Drew was two for four from three-point range in North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Coach Roy Williams offers some last instructions to Deon Thompson during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Dexter Strickland finished with 7 points and 2 assists in North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Will Graves shoots from the top of the key during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Deon Thompson led all UNC scorers with 20 points in North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Roy Williams illustrates a point during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Larry Drew splits the defense during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Freshman Dexter Strickland hit 5 clutch free throws at the end of North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Will Graves drives baseline during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Deon Thompson gets stripped during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Dexter Strickland drove coast-to-coast before getting fouled at the end of North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

John Henson battles for a rebound during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Marcus Ginyard was 5 of 11 from the field in North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Will Graves elevates for a jumper during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Larry Drew scored 9 points and dished 6 assists in North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Tyler Zeller scores two of his 13 points in North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Tyler Zeller finishes a key steal during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Will Graves drives to the bucket in North Carolina's 80-72 win over William & Mary

Marcus Ginyard had 12 points, 5 steals and 4 assists in North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Larry Drew drives baseline during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

John Henson scored points and grabbed 10 rebounds in North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16. (photo by Will Okun)

UNC players huddle before their 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

Tyler Zeller slams a first-half dunk during North Carolina's 80-72 victory over William and Mary in the first round of the NIT at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, March 16.

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