Deon Thompson led four Tar Heels in double figures with 15 points to go along with 12 rebounds, as sixth-ranked North Carolina built a comfortable edge then held on late to down No. 15 Ohio State, 77-73, in the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer.
We Will Always Have Tempe: Consistency The Key
The Buckeyes will face Cal Friday night in the Consolation Game.
Read Article >Carolina March: Heels Use Height To Overcome Buckeyes
The Heels survived tonight’s game over Ohio State as much as they won it. The final few minutes were a lesson for North Carolina in taking care of business.
Read Article >Tar Heels Hold Off Buckeyes 77-73, Advance To 2K Sports Finals
The youthful Tar Heels (4-0) now have a date with Syracuse in Friday’s championship game.
Graves layup capped a 9-0 stretch to put the Tar Heels in front, 26-11, with just over seven minutes left in the first half. The Buckeyes cut into the deficit and had a shot at drawing within single digits before the half but a missed open look led to an extra Tar Heel possession. Ginyard’s rainbow from the left corner found the bottom of the net for a 38-24 halftime edge.
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