Big Apple Thriller

Posted Mar 31, 2010
In what has become a NIT tradition, Larry Drew played hero once again in scoring the final five points of regulation to force overtime and UNC held on in a wild finish at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, defeating Rhode Island, 68-67, in semifinal action. Deon Thompson scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for UNC. Tyler Zeller added 12 points and four rebounds, while John Henson contributed six points, 12 rebounds, three steals and two blocks. (Inside Carolina)

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