Johnson's career night sets tone for Tar Heels in romp past Tulane

Posted Dec 17, 2015
Brice Johnson said he knew there needed to be sources of extra production somewhere from No. 11 North Carolina’s frontcourt. He took it upon himself to provide it Wednesday night Johnson, a senior forward, scored 17 of his career-high 25 points in the first half as the Tar Heels brushed off visiting Tulane 96-72 at the Smith Center. (Burlington Times News)

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