North Carolina edges Miami 74-71

Posted Jan 26, 2011
Harrison Barnes sank a 3-pointer with 6.6 seconds left, and North Carolina overcame an early 14-point deficit to beat the Miami Hurricanes 74-71 Wednesday night. The Hurricanes have lost their past three games by a total of seven points. The latest defeat came despite the Hurricanes’ scoring 16 consecutive points in the first half. The Tar Heels (14-5, 4-1 ACC) have won seven consecutive games against Miami (12-8, 1-5). (Rivals.com)

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