Douglas scores 27, Florida St. upsets UNC 73-70
Posted Mar 14, 2009
North Carolina can start focusing on a national championship. The nation’s top-ranked team was denied a shot at its third straight ACC title. Toney Douglas scored 27 points, including the go-ahead free throws, and No. 22 Florida State held on for a 73-70 victory over the Tar Heels in the ACC semifinals Saturday. Tyler Hansbrough had 22 points and 12 rebounds. Florida State (25-8) advanced to its first ACC final in school history.
(Rivals.com)
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