No. 1 Tar Heels Fall To No. 22 Florida State, 73-70

Posted Mar 15, 2009
North Carolina can start focusing on a national championship. The nation's top-ranked team was denied a shot at its third straight Atlantic Coast Conference 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. (Tar Heel Blue)

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