Fast start paces UNC past the 'Pack

Posted Feb 1, 2014
By the time N.C. State found an advantage on UNC late in the game, the Tar Heels were well on their way to coasting to an 84-70 win. The knockout punch came early for UNC, which built a 20-6 lead out of the gates and pushed the margin to 17 by halftime. It started with a 12-2 run to begin the game, and it persisted in a wire-to-wire win for the Tar Heels. (Carolina Blue)

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