Hansbrough, Ellington lead UNC past Nevada
Posted Jan 1, 2009
Tyler Hansbrough scored 22 points to lead No. 1 North Carolina past Nevada, 84-61, at Lawlor Events Center. Wayne Ellington added 15 points for the Tar Heels (13-0), who have won each of their games by at least 15 points. Ty Lawson chipped in with 11 points and five rebounds. Luke Babbitt tallied 22 points and seven boards for the Wolf Pack (7-6), who have lost two of three. Armon Johnson ended with 15 points and Malik Cooke added 13 in defeat.
(Sports Network)
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