Instant analysis: Blackbirds give Tar Heels a positive push

Posted Mar 18, 2011
Just about everyone but the NCAA seeding committee -- even the anonymous, emotionless, cold-blooded Mr. RPI -- thought Long Island was better than a No. 15 seed. So the Blackbirds went out and played like it Friday. Of course, that wasn’t enough to beat North Carolina. Harrison Barnes, John Henson and Tyler Zeller together almost outscored Long Island in the 102-87 win. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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