Harrison Barnes' 40 rallies Heels to 92-87 OT win over Clemson

Posted Mar 12, 2011
The top-seeded Tar Heels pulled off one more comeback on Saturday to beat Clemson 92-87 in overtime to advance to the ACC title game. Led by a season-best 40 points from freshman Harrison Barnes, the Heels capped a dramatic comeback for the second straight day and fifth time this season when they trailed by double digits. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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