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Carolina advances to NCAA championship game

The Tar Heels will face Michigan State Monday night for the championship.

Lawson powers by Dwayne Anderson and Dante Cunningham during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Hansbrough smells victory during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Coach Jay Wright leaves the floor after the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Tar Heel cheerleader excites the crowd during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Lawson takes on the entire defense during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Heels leave the floor after victory in the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Hansbrough pulls down a rebound during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Coach Wright calls out a play to Villanova during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Villanova mascot looks tough during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Corey Fisher moves the ball up court during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Hansbroughs father and brothers enjoy the game during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Ed Davis finds Danny Green from the floor during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Shane Clarke drives one home during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Lawson holds off Corey Fisher during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Hansbrough takes the ball over Corey Fisher during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Ed Davis fouled as he drives to the basket during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Lawson moves over Scottie Reynolds during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Fans celebrate victory during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Danny Green pulls down a rebound during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Hansbrough comes off the floor for some first aid during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Tar Heels turn Villanova upside down during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Hansbrough sails over Reggie Redding during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Lawson takes the ball over Shane Clark during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Cheerleaders stoke crowd during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Students cheer victory during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Green blocks Andrews during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Ed Davis blocks Cunningham shot during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Students cheer on the Heels to victory during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Ed Davis and Hansbrough make it tough on Maurice Sutton as he tries to take the ball to the hoop during the first half of the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field.

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Scottie Reynolds passes on an inbound save during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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Hansbrough is fouled by Shane Clark during the Final Four opening game Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Detroit at the Ford Field. Tar Heels beat Villanova 69 to 83 to advance to the Final Game Monday.

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