Italee Lucas helps No. 10 N. Carolina end 3-game skid

Posted Jan 30, 2009
Minutes after North Carolina beat Wake Forest, there was a loud chorus of whooping in the tunnel of the Smith Center. The outburst was an emotional release for the 10th-ranked Tar Heels, who snapped their longest losing streak in seven years with a 77-66 victory Thursday night. "We were definitely excited," said Italee Lucas, who scored a career-high 27 points. "Just letting it all out." Rashanda McCants scored 17 points afor North Carolina (WRAL Sports Fan)

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