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UNC Cruises to Title Game

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(AP) – In a classic case of men vs. boys, North Carolina never gave Villanova much chance to breathe, let alone whip up a fresh dose of Final Four magic. Ty Lawson scored 22 points, Wayne Ellington had 20 more, and the Tar Heels eased to an 83-69 win tonight over the plucky but overmatched Wildcats. UNC will play Michigan State for the title Monday night.

Villanova's Corey Fisher, right, tries to steal the ball from North Carolina's Ty Lawson.
Villanova's Corey Fisher, right, tries to steal the ball from North Carolina's Ty Lawson.   (Paul Sancya)
Villanova's Scottie Reynolds (1) looks to pass in front of North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough.
Villanova's Scottie Reynolds (1) looks to pass in front of North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough.   (Eric Gay)
Villanova head coach Jay Wright reacts to a call.
Villanova head coach Jay Wright reacts to a call.   (Eric Gay)
North Carolina's Ty Lawson reacts to a play.
North Carolina's Ty Lawson reacts to a play.   (Paul Sancya)
North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, left, and Villanova's Dante Cunningham fight for the ball.
North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, left, and Villanova's Dante Cunningham fight for the ball.   (Eric Gay)
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What a great team. They have absolutely dominated teams that were expected to at least keep up with them: Gonzaga, Oklahoma, and now Villanova. Ironically, their toughest game was the 2nd round against 8 seed LSU. Reply
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