Harrison Barnes swoops in to save Tar Heels

Posted Mar 3, 2011
The Black Falcon. It’s catching on. North Carolina freshman Harrison Barnes, dubbed that graceful, ebony aviator during high school, delivered a game-winning jump shot with only seconds remaining to deliver a hard-fought 72-70 victory at Florida State Wednesday night. The win improved Carolina to 13-2 in the ACC and 23-6 overall, winners of six consecutive games and 16 of the past 18. (Independent Weekly)

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