North Carolina Beats East Carolina 42-17

Posted Oct 2, 2010
Shaun Draughn scored three second-half touchdowns while Da’Norris Searcy returned an interception for a touchdown in his first game back to help North Carolina beat East Carolina 42-17 on Saturday. Draughn ran for 137 yards for the Tar Heels (2-2), who have won two straight games despite continuing to be short-handed due to an ongoing NCAA investigation. Johnny White also ran for a career-high 140 yards . (ACC Sports Journal)

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