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No. 14 Kentucky holds off No. 9 North Carolina 87-83


Rob Dillingham scored 17 points, including two straight baskets to swing the momentum back to Kentucky, and the Wildcats held on to beat North Carolina 87-83 on Saturday. The Tar Heels squandered a chance at a tying 3-pointer when , rushing the ball up-court, delivered a pass off the back of , who was looking the other way. (Associated Press)

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No. 14 Kentucky holds off No. 9 North Carolina 87-83