Heels hang tough and survive

Posted Feb 4, 2008

It was a tough task for UNC: surviving with its point guard injured on the bench, persevering with its best defender slowed by turf toe, winning despite a frustrating first half from its best player. But after beating Florida State 84-73 in overtime on Sunday, the No. 4 Tar Heels face a tougher challenge: preparing for Wednesday's ACC showdown against third-ranked Duke with the status of ballhandler Ty Lawson in question. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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