North Carolina exploits porous Virginia defense in 93-81 victory

Posted Feb 16, 2013
After watching P.J. Hairston make his sixth 3-pointer Saturday to increase North Carolina's lead to 18 points, Virginia coach Tony Bennett looked as if all the air suddenly exited his body on the sideline. Bennett had good reason to look like he'd been punched in the gut. On most days, he can depend on his team to make life miserable for opposing shooters. Not so against UNC. (Daily Press)

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