UNC beats BC to grab share of ACC lead

Posted Feb 18, 2007

UNC bounced back with another big win on the road and took Boston College's spot atop the ACC standings. Tyler Hansbrough had 17 points and seven rebounds to lead fourth-ranked North Carolina to a 77-72 victory over No. 21 Boston College on Saturday night. The win put the Tar Heels in a first-place tie with Virginia. Carolina has followed each of its four losses this season with a road victory over a ranked team. (Boston Globe)

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