No. 3 North Carolina Downs N.C. State, 84-70
Posted Feb 21, 2008
Tyler Hansbrough had 32 points - including 16 during the decisive 11-minute run - to help No. 3 North Carolina beat rival North Carolina State 84-70 on Wednesday night. Wayne Ellington added 21 points for the Tar Heels (25-2, 10-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), who led by 20 points to easily avenge last year's stunning loss here despite playing yet again without injured point guard Ty Lawson.
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