Tar Heels Fall to No. 9 Virginia Tech, 24-21

Posted Nov 18, 2011
The Tar Heels lost a close one, as the No. 9 Virginia Tech Hokies came away with a 24-21 victory over North Carolina on Thursday night. The Hokies (10-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) won their sixth in a row since a home loss to No. 7 Clemson and remained on track for a rematch with the Tigers in the ACC championship game. (Tar Heel Blue)

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