Brooks, N. Carolina beat N.C. State, snap 7-game skid

North Carolina guard Justin Pierce, left, forward Garrison Brooks (15) and guard Christian Keeling react following a play against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina State guard Markell Johnson (11) drives to the basket against North Carolina forward Armando Bacot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) reacts following a basket against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina guard Christian Keeling (55) and guard Cole Anthony (2) react following a play against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks (15) congratulates guard Cole Anthony following a play against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)