Rapid Reaction: UNC 79, UNLV 73

Posted Dec 29, 2012
North Carolina’s defense, focus and toughness have all been questioned this season. Saturday at the Smith Center, the Tar Heels answered all in a big way – with a big win. Playing without its second-leading scorer, Reggie Bullock (concussion), UNC survived the comeback onslaught of No. 20 UNLV, winning 79-73. (ESPN.com)

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