Escape From Hooville

Posted Jan 8, 2011
North Carolina overcame an 11-point second-half deficit despite shooting just 23.5 percent over the final 25 minutes and 44 seconds, and then held off a Virginia charge in the final minute to steal a 62-56 victory on the road in its ACC opener on Saturday. Tyler Zeller led North Carolina with 12 points and also grabbed five rebounds, while Harrison Barnes added nine points, three rebounds and a critical block in the final 90 seconds of play. (Inside Carolina)

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