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Marshall is uncannily poised for a freshman
Freshman Harrison Barnes also provided late heroics, after playing one of his worst games of the season prior to the closing minutes. He finished with 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting and committed six turnovers, but he knocked in a couple of late threes to push UNC over the top.
John Henson also was a key factor. He amassed 17 points on a hot 8-for-10 shooting and eight rebounds, along with four blocks. Tyler Zeller enjoyed another solid outing, going for 16 points and nine boards. The frontcourt dynamic has become clear; Zeller provides the consistency, while Henson is the spark capable of igniting a run.
The Tar Heels hit the road again on Sunday evening, traveling to woeful Georgia Tech for a winnable conference road game. As I mentioned last weekend, if Carolina can finish at least 3-3 in its ACC contests and 6-2 at home, the club's entrance into the NCAA Tournament will be assured.
To view the UNC/Virginia Tech box score, click here.