Rapid Reaction: UNC 74, NC State 55

Posted Jan 26, 2012
A quick look at No. 8 North Carolina’s 74-55 victory over NC State at the Smith Center on Thursday: What it means - Continued bragging rights for UNC. The Tar Heels won their 11th straight in the rivalry series, and in easier fashion than expected considering the Wolfpack, under new coach Mark Gottfried, was off to their best start in six years. It couldn’t handle the Tar Heels’ size, and intensity or defense. (ESPN.com)

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