Tar Heels have coped well with Lawson’s loss

Posted Feb 28, 2008

Ty Lawson hasn’t played since — a well-chronicled span that essentially has stretched on for seven games — and other Tar Heels also have been besieged by injuries and illness. But third-ranked North Carolina (26-2 overall, 11-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) has adjusted and found its way. And perhaps located a hardened patience and cohesiveness in the process. (Burlington Times News)

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