Tyler Zeller downs Virginia as No. 7 UNC survives to keep pace in ACC

Posted Feb 25, 2012
Tyler Zeller scored 20 points, including a critical dunk with 13.3 seconds left and the shot clock winding down, and No. 7 North Carolina beat Virginia 54-51 on Saturday to sweep the season series. John Henson added 15 points, including 11 in the second half, as the Tar Heels kept pace with Duke for first place in the ACC. The Blue Devils beat Virginia Tech 70-65 in overtime Saturday. (ESPN.com)

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