Kessler, Tar Heels rally from 16 down to upset No. 11 FSU

Posted Feb 27, 2021
Freshman Walker Kessler scored a season-high 20 points to help North Carolina upset No. 11 Florida State 78-70 on Saturday, giving coach Roy Williams his 900th career victory. The 7-foot-1 freshman had 14 points after halftime in a huge performance, providing a game-changing spark for a team down 16 with 2 1/2 minutes before halftime. (Associated Press)

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