No. 12 North Carolina women beat UNLV 78-66

Posted Dec 12, 2010
Jessica Breland scored 24 points and keyed a late run that helped No. 12 North Carolina defeat UNLV 78-66 on Sunday. Italee Lucas added 16 points as the Tar Heels (10-0) overcame their first halftime deficit of the season. North Carolina led 63-60 before Breland scored seven of the Tar Heels' next 11 points. (Blue Ridge Now)

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