Tar Heels Roll In Home Basketball Opener

Posted Nov 19, 2007

Tyler Hansbrough had 27 points while Danny Green scored 15 to lead No. 1 North Carolina past Iona 107-72 in its home opener on Sunday. Wayne Ellington added 14 for the Tar Heels (2-0), who never trailed and quickly turned the game into a display of the all-around attack that has made them an early favorite to win the national championship. Five UNC players scored in double figures. (Tar Heel Blue)

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