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Dexter Strickland fearlessly attacks the rim
The freshmen wing scorers, Harrison Barnes and Reggie Bullock, both had their moments as well. They finished with 22 total points, nine rebounds and four assists. These are the two players hoped by everyone to give the team a scoring lift as they gain experience, and each figures to benefit from a confidence boost against an overmatched foe.
But this game was candy. The Heels now are finished with their non-conference schedule and will move into ACC competition. Highly organized Virginia, which drilled the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill last season, will host UNC next Saturday in the conference opener. To view the UNC/St. Francis box score, click here.