Sunday, March 05, 2006

Tarheels Beat Duke 83-76!

They came close at the Dean Dome, and succeeded at Cameron!

"The freshman-heavy squad of No. 13 North Carolina handed the senior-laded team of top-ranked Duke its second loss in as many games with an 83-76 victory in the ACC finale for both teams.

Tyler Hansbrough scored a game-high 27 points and added 10 rebounds as North Carolina's four freshmen outscored Duke's four seniors 55-51 in a game that again showed why ranking, statistics, age, beauty and credit rating mean nothing in college basketball's craziest rivalry."

http://www.newsobserver.com/122/story/414847.html

Too bad David Noel's leadership role isn't recognized in the N&O's reporting on this win. He's been my favorite player since he joined the team. Clearly Roy Williams feels the same:

"Carolina coach Roy Williams didn't recruit Noel, but he might just adopt him if Noel's family wants to share permanently. Williams was nearly in tears in describing what an unselfish and heroic effort Noel has given since the end of last season until now.

"I have a saying on my desk at my house," Williams said. "It says, 'Statistics are important, but relationships last a lifetime.' And the relationship I have with players has always meant more to me than anything.

"David Noel has done as good a job -- no one has ever done anything better than David Noel."

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