Tar Heels Dismiss Deacons

Posted Feb 16, 2011
After successfully navigating a brutal four-game stretch with a 3-1 record, No. 19 North Carolina struggled in various areas against ACC doormat Wake Forest on Tuesday, but still managed to post its 12th win in 14 games with a 78-64 victory. Tyler Zeller led North Carolina with 18 points and also grabbed nine rebounds, while John Henson posted 14 points and 13 rebounds. (Inside Carolina)

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