Tar Heels Fly By ETSU

Posted Dec 9, 2012
North Carolina took on an overmatched East Tennessee State University squad Saturday night to the woodshed. Not only was there a huge talent disparity but East Tennessee State only suited up eight players. The result was an overwhelming 78-55 rout of the Buccaneers by the Tar Heels. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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