Going Out in Style

Posted Mar 9, 2009
When Tyler Hansbrough drew a foul with 29.4 seconds remaining, the senior raised his arms triumphantly to the crowd, enjoying the closing moments of his final home game. The All-American led No. 2 UNC past archrival No. 7 Duke, 79-71, to clinch the ACC regular season title. Roy Williams employed a team approach in commencing UNC’s Senior Night festivities, sending all seven seniors onto the floor before the opening tip. (Inside Carolina)

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