North Carolina junior sweeps MVP awards; Parker takes women's honor
Associated Press Apr 12, 08 8:06 PM CDT
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He already earned an armful, but Tyler Hansbrough took one last bit of brass Friday night. The North Carolina junior won the John R. Wooden Award as college basketball's top player, giving him essentially a sweep of the season's individual honors, including The Associated Press college basketball player of the year award. "It means a lot," said Hansbrough, who finished fifth in the voting for the award last year.
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March Madness
Hansbrough's 28 point helps Tar Heels into Final Four
News & Observer (Raleigh) Mar 30, 08 12:32 AM CDT
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North Carolina reached its second Final Four in four years with an 83-73 win over Louisville last night, reports the Raleigh News & Observer . The Tar Heels, who blew an 11-point lead to lose to Georgetown in last season's Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, had flashbacks in the second half against the Cardinals. UNC led by 12 at halftime only to have the Cardinals fight back to tie at 59.
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MARCH MADNESS
No. 1 North Carolina wins by 21 points
to reach Final Eight
News & Observer (Raleigh) Mar 27, 08 10:00 PM CDT
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North Carolina averaged 110 points in its first two games of the NCAA tournament but was held to a mere 68 tonight against Washington State. Didn't matter. The Tar Heels still managed to dominate and come away with a 68-47 win to advance to the Final Eight. The 21-point spread was the smallest margin of victory for UNC so far this tournament and was produced largely without the contributions of star Tyler Hansbrough early in the game.
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MARCH MADNESS
Tar Heels down Arkansas Razorbacks to advance in NCAAs
Associated Press Mar 23, 08 8:59 PM CDT
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There’s little question why North Carolina was ranked the No. 1 seed overall in the NCAA tournament: in their first two games they’ve outscored their opponents 221-150, looking more like an NBA team than a college one. Today’s victim was 9th-seeded Arkansas, which lost to the Tar Heels 108-77. Wayne Ellington was UNC’s high scorer of the day with 20 points.
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MARCH MADNESS
North Carolina crushes Mountaineers
Associated Press Mar 22, 08 1:45 AM CDT
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North Carolina ran all over play-in team Mount St. Mary’s last night, running up an NBA-level 113-74 margin in only 40 college minutes. The Tar Heels had 14 players score during the game, giving the Mountaineers little chance against the nation’s No. 1-ranked team. Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson – spending half the game on the bench – still managed to score 21 points apiece, reports the AP.
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Elsewhere, Duke defeats Georgia Tech while Texas outlasts Oklahoma State
Associated Press Mar 14, 08 11:54 PM CDT
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All-American Tyler Hansbrough scored 14 of his 22 points in the second half as North Carolina sent Florida State packing, 82-70, in the ACC quarterfinals. The Tar Heels got back to their game in the second half: working inside, drawing contact and attempting 21 free throws, reports the Charlotte Observer . FSU's NCAA tournament chances are now pretty slim. In other action:
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Tar Heels score games final 10 points to beat Blue Devils
Associated Press Mar 9, 08 4:53 AM CDT
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No. 6 Duke has lost only once at Cameron Indoor Stadium this season, but it is one loss too many as far as the ACC title goes. Top-ranked North Carolina got 16 points and 15 rebounds from Tyler Hansbrough en route to beating their bitter rival Blue Devils 76-68 last night, reports the Associated Press.
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Tar Heels set to meet No. 6 Duke on Saturday for ACC season title
Associated Press Mar 5, 08 12:01 AM CST
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The University of North Carolina celebrated its return to the top of the national rankings by drubbing Florida State 90-77. Tyler Hansbrough shot 10-of-11 from the line, scored 20 points, and grabbed 9 rebounds as No.1 UNC cruised to victory. The win ensures that the Tar Heels’ Saturday meeting at No. 6 Duke will determine the ACC’s regular-season champion, reports the Associated Press.
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No. 14 Butler blows out Detroit, Purdue moves into tie atop Big Ten
Associated Press Mar 1, 08 8:08 PM CST
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Tyrese Rice and Boston College must be trying to figure out what it takes to beat No. 3 North Carolina. Rice scored 46 points and the Eagles led by 18 at home in the second half, only to lose the ACC game 90-80 today, reports the Associated Press. Tyler Hansbrough had 25 points and Wayne Ellington 20 as the Tar Heels won their sixth straight. In other Top 25 action:
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Tar Heels roll over Demon Deacons, 89-73
Sports Network Feb 25, 08 12:07 AM CST
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Wake Forest was the latest to fall victim to Tyler Hansbrough and the No. 3 ranked Tar Heels, as UNC rolled over the Demon Deacons tonight, 89-73. The junior scored 29 points and remains a strong contender for National Player of the Year honors. Wayne Ellington and Danny Green added 17 and 15 points respectively, reports the Sports Network.
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Michigan St. routs PSU 86-49, Marquette tops St. John's 73-64
Associated Press Feb 20, 08 11:28 PM CST
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Tyler Hansbrough’s 32 points and 12 rebounds led No. 3 North Carolina past in-state rival North Carolina State 84-70. The Tar Heels had a 31-7 run that spanned the two halves; the Wolfpack was never close after that stretch. Wayne Ellington contributed 21 points for the 25-2 Heels. Gavin Grant led N.C. State with 17 points, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in men’s basketball:
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Clemson puts up a fierce fight, but still drops 53rd straight at Chapel Hill
ESPN Feb 11, 08 3:50 AM CST
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At times, it looked like Clemson might finally record a victory at Chapel Hill after 53 losses—the Tigers forced turnovers and dominated the rebounding, leading by 11 points with three minutes remaining. But even without Ty Lawson, North Carolina managed to battle back to a tie, and after two overtimes it was the Tar Heels on top, 103-93, ESPN reports.
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Paulus, Duke drain 3's to best bitter rival North Carolina
Associated Press Feb 7, 08 1:04 AM CST
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Greg Paulus scored 18 points as the No. 2 Duke Blue Devils beat the shorthanded No. 3 Tar Heels 89-78. North Carolina was playing without their starting point guard Ty Lawson, who sprained his ankle against Florida State on Sunday. Duke buried 13 3-pointers, compared to UNC’s three, and had a comfortable lead for most of the second half, reports the Associated Press.
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