Justin Jackson gets rolling as Tar Heels top Tigers 103-64 in NCAAs
Posted Mar 17, 2017
Justin Jackson broke out of a shooting slump with 21 points to help top-seeded UNC roll past Texas Southern 103-64 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament's South Region. The ACC player of the year had 19 points by halftime, helping the Tar Heels eliminate any chance of an upset. Isaiah Hicks added 17 points and Kennedy Meeks had 13.
(Associated Press)
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