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Tarheels survive tough Villanova team
CBS Sports ^ | 03/26/05 | CBS Sports staff

Posted on 03/25/2005 10:42:29 PM PST by Perdogg

Top-seeded North Carolina narrowly slips past Villanova

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- North Carolina won without Raymond Felton -- barely.

After the star point guard fouled out, the top-seeded Tar Heels did just enough down the stretch to hold off Villanova 67-66 Friday night, advancing to the regional finals for the first time since 2000.

The Wildcats missed a chance to tie it in the final seconds when Allan Ray was called for traveling on a drive. He made the shot as he was slapped across the arm, but referee Tom O'Neill already had blown his whistle for the violation.

Villanova (24-8) was forced to foul, and Rashad McCants made a free throw with 7.6 seconds left to increase the Tar Heels' margin to four. Kyle Lowry rattled in a 3-pointer about five seconds later to bring the Wildcats to 67-66, and he chased down Sean May's errant inbounds pass just before the buzzer.

But his desperation heave was wide, letting North Carolina (30-4) move on to play Wisconsin in the final of the Syracuse Regional. The Badgers beat North Carolina State 65-56 earlier Friday.

Debris was thrown on the court from the stands after the frantic finish, but order quickly was restored.

McCants had 15 of his 17 points in the second half and Marvin Williams scored 16 for the Tar Heels. Felton finished with 11 points, 11 rebounds and five assists before fouling out for the first time this season.


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KEYWORDS: goheels; marchmadness
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Yes, he did walk. He shuffled his feet before he drove to the lane. Good call.

1 posted on 03/25/2005 10:42:29 PM PST by Perdogg
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To: NautiNurse
Pinging you to a new thread. And thanks again, NN.

Thanks for the post, Perdogg. Missed the game. But it sounds like it was a toenail biter.

2 posted on 03/25/2005 10:58:32 PM PST by Miss Behave (Man who fart in church sit in own pew.)
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To: Miss Behave
I was sweating to the end. I am keeping my fingers crossed and praying hard for UNC. Go Heels, Please do it! We have to stay ahead of the Dookies.
3 posted on 03/25/2005 11:09:12 PM PST by Perdogg (Rumsfeld for President - 2008)
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To: Perdogg

Nuts, I was hoping for an upset. How about that Big 10?? 3 teams left (Illinois plays tomorrow).


4 posted on 03/25/2005 11:11:06 PM PST by kb2614 ("Speaking Truth to Power" - What idiots say when they want to sound profound!!)
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To: Perdogg; Miss Behave
This Lady TarHeel


didn't see the awesome travel on replay either. No complaints here---and thanks for the ping, Miss Behave!
5 posted on 03/25/2005 11:11:56 PM PST by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: NautiNurse
He shuffled his feet before he drove towards the lane. It was a good call. Earlier, one of players got away with a double-dribble.
6 posted on 03/25/2005 11:18:14 PM PST by Perdogg (Rumsfeld for President - 2008)
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To: kb2614

Yeah, how bout that Big 10? The Illini are gonna take it. :-)


7 posted on 03/25/2005 11:18:49 PM PST by Miss Behave (Man who fart in church sit in own pew.)
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To: NautiNurse

You're quite welcome, Nauti. Like your graphics. I can't do crap with pics or colors. Sigh.


8 posted on 03/25/2005 11:20:16 PM PST by Miss Behave (Man who fart in church sit in own pew.)
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To: Miss Behave
We'll see. :) GO Heels!



9 posted on 03/25/2005 11:22:06 PM PST by Perdogg (Rumsfeld for President - 2008)
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To: Perdogg

You just posted that kewl pic because you knew I couldn't answer it. You now knew that I'm picture challenged. But, yes, we will see. Heh heh.


10 posted on 03/25/2005 11:24:55 PM PST by Miss Behave (Man who fart in church sit in own pew.)
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To: NautiNurse
OMG, your tagline. Did that nut really say that?
11 posted on 03/25/2005 11:31:11 PM PST by Miss Behave (Man who fart in church sit in own pew.)
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To: Miss Behave

12 posted on 03/26/2005 5:14:54 AM PST by Perdogg (Rumsfeld for President - 2008)
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To: Perdogg

Typical call UNC will get in a clutch situation. There was no walk & it should have been a basket with a chance for a 3 pt play (& tie). TiVo the replay and then say it was a walk. Have to wonder if that call would ever be made on UNC in that type situation.


13 posted on 03/26/2005 9:02:30 AM PST by StevenSnell
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Great shots there, Perdogg. Thanks. And good morning to you and NN.

Bumpity bump.

14 posted on 03/26/2005 9:12:07 AM PST by Miss Behave (Man who fart in church sit in own pew.)
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To: StevenSnell

Go Heels!


:o)

15 posted on 03/26/2005 9:20:43 AM PST by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: Miss Behave
G'day--next game tomorrow. Hope they get plenty of rest after last night.

p.s. Yes, Howie Dean really said it.

16 posted on 03/26/2005 9:25:01 AM PST by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: NautiNurse
NautiNurse, I hope that they're well rested too, after what must have been QUITE a game.

And get OUT that Howie said that. OMG.

NN, have a great day, and a very Happy Easter...should it apply. :-)

17 posted on 03/26/2005 9:46:49 AM PST by Miss Behave (Man who fart in church sit in own pew.)
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To: StevenSnell
Count the steps:
They were also counted on sportscenter.

18 posted on 03/26/2005 9:50:48 AM PST by Perdogg (Rumsfeld for President - 2008)
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To: kb2614
Nuts, I was hoping for an upset. How about that Big 10?? 3 teams left (Illinois plays tomorrow).

Yea ,a down year for the big 10. (/sarcasm)

19 posted on 03/26/2005 10:00:28 AM PST by sausageseller (Look out for the jackbooted spelling police. There! Everywhere!(revised cause the "man" accosted me!)
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for later


20 posted on 03/26/2005 10:03:24 AM PST by Asphalt (Three can keep a secret if two are dead.)
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