UNC storms back for win

Posted Feb 16, 2006

Freshman Tyler Hansbrough set the Smith Center scoring record with 40 points Wednesday night to help No. 23 North Carolina rally from a 20-point deficit and beat Georgia Tech 82-75. Hansbrough also set the school's freshman scoring record in leading the Tar Heels (16-6, 7-4 ACC) to their fifth win in six games, solidifying their standing in the upper half of the league. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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