Joel Berry II sprains left ankle early in second half of UNC's win

No. 3 North Carolina lost point guard Joel Berry II to a sprained left ankle early in the second half of its 95-50 rout of Radford on Sunday.

Berry, averaging 16 points per game, came up hobbled as he drove into the paint and fell to the floor.

He got up and walked slowly to the locker room for evaluation with 17:36 left but didn't return to the UNC bench. He had five points, four assists and one steal before he exited the game.

Coach Roy Williams said Berry would have X-rays to confirm the sprain diagnosis, and he was hopeful that Berry would be able to practice before Wednesday's game against Davidson.

"We'll have to wait and see what they say [Monday]," Williams said, "but I'm encouraged about it right now."

If Berry sits out, senior Nate Britt -- who has played both guard positions in his career -- would appear to be the next man up at the point. Freshman Seventh Woods also will figure into the mix. Woods had nine points in 22 minutes -- both season highs -- while getting plenty of work after Berry's exit.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.