Wright's 19 Points Lead Tar Heels To Exhibition Win
Posted Nov 2, 2006
Freshman forward Brandan Wright led four Tar Heels in double figures with 19 points to lead the UNC men's basketball team to a 110-79 win over Saint Augustine's in the exhibition opener for both teams Wednesday evening at the Smith Center. Wright was joined in double figures by sophomores Tyler Hansbrough and Marcus Ginyard, who had 14 points apiece, and freshman guard Wayne Ellington, who chipped in 13.
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