By Brian Murpy, WRAL News
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North Carolina Tar Heels 41 ACC Network | 4th - 00:16
CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina’s defense was dominant and its offense delivered throughout in a convincing victory over Richmond as head coach Bill Belichick earned his first home victory with the Tar Heels.
Freshman running back Demon June had a breakout game, wide receiver Jordan Shipp had two touchdown catches and linebacker Mikai Gbayor added a fumble return for touchdown in a 41-6 win Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium.
UNC improved to 2-1 under Belichick, the NFL coaching legend who was hired in December to elevate the Tar Heels’ football program.
June had a 50-yard rush on the Tar Heels’ first possession, which ended with a field goal, and scored on a 45-yard run in the fourth qua