Lawson: Heels just have to get 'tougher'

Posted Feb 15, 2007

Talent? Check. Togetherness? Check. Toughness? Regarding the North Carolina men's basketball team, check the first two boxes in permanent marker. But after Tuesday night, it might be best to use a pencil with an eraser for that last one. "We've just got to be tougher down the stretch. Tougher, period," UNC freshman point guard Ty Lawson said after Virginia Tech defeated the No. 4 Tar Heels 81-80 in overtime. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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