Platek's Runner Sends Tar Heels Past Miami 67-65

Posted Jan 5, 2021
Leaky Black scored 16 points, and Andrew Platek's running jumper with three seconds to go carried North Carolina to a 67-65 win over Miami on Tuesday night. Following Platek's basket, Miami's Harlond Beverly launched a three-quarter court shot that bounced off of the rim to end it. Carolina has won back-to-back games by a combined total of three points. (Associated Press)

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