Needed Heeling: Tar Heels bounce back with victory against Virginia

Posted Feb 11, 2012
You squandered a 10-point lead to your biggest rival with three minutes to play. You watched them celebrate on your home court. Cue the voice of Tiger Woods’ father, Earl: Did you learn something? In the case of North Carolina, the answer is undoubtedly, ‘Yes,’ as the Tar Heels used offensive rebounding and free throws to trounce No. 19 Virginia, 70-52. (Rocky Mount Telegram)

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