Latta, Larkins lead Tar Heels over Purdue

Posted Mar 27, 2006

There was little sass. But there was a celebration. And in a game in which a stiff North Carolina team bore little resemblance to its usually vivacious self, Ivory Latta saved the day by hitting a running layup with 2.8 seconds remaining to give UNC a nerve-racking 70-68 victory over pesky Purdue. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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