Tar Heels Cruise Past Cougars, 68-47

Posted Mar 28, 2008

Tyler Hansbrough scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half and the top-seeded Tar Heels held Washington State to 32-percent shooting in a 68-47 victory Thursday night, sending North Carolina back to the NCAA tournament's round of eight for the second straight season. Danny Green had 15 points to help the Tar Heels (35-2) set a school record for victories while continuing their dominant tournament run. (Tar Heel Blue)

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