Mar 4, 2009
The Tar Heels have put themselves in position for another ACC regular season championship after going on the road to beat Virginia Tech 86-78 Wednesday night.
Tyler Hansbrough scored 22 points and 15 rebounds for the Heels, who finally put away Virginia Tech after the Hokies kept the game close for more than 35 minutes.
Ty Lawson also had 20 points for Carolina, while adding five assists.
The Hokies were led in scoring by A.D. Vassallo, who had 25 points on 11-21 shooting.