Dominant first half powers Tar Heels

Posted Apr 7, 2009
Magic Johnson was in the house, but this time there was no magic left for the Michigan State Spartans, whose magical NCAA Tournament run came to a quick end against a superior team. North Carolina, seasoned and experienced, rode a fabulous first-half show that was enough to lead the Tar Heels to the national championship with an 89-72 victory Monday night at Ford Field. (Detroit News)

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