No. 19 North Carolina holds off No. 3 Virginia 71-67 in ACCs

Posted Mar 13, 2015
Marcus Paige hit two free throws with 3.9 seconds left to help No. 19 North Carolina top No. 3 Virginia 71-67 on Friday night in the ACC tournament semifinals. Paige also hit a huge shot to beat the clock in the final minute, helping the fifth-seeded Tar Heels hold off the tournament's top seed and reigning champion in a tense finish. Freshman Justin Jackson scored a season-high 22 points to lead the Tar Heels. (ESPN.com)

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