Rapid Reaction: UNC 97, Appalachian St. 82

Posted Dec 17, 2011
A quick look at No. 5/6 North Carolina’s 97-82 victory over Appalachian State on Saturday: UNC senior forward Tyler Zeller, after an inconsistent start to his season, might finally be back on track. The senior 7-footer scored 31 points – one off his career high – and pulled down 10 rebounds. UNC forward Harrison Barnes had scored in double figures 24 straight games before Saturday – when he finished with nine points. (ESPN.com)

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