COL BKB: North Carolina 84, LSU 70
March 21, 2009
North Carolina’s Ty Lawson scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half Saturday to lead the Tar Heels to an 84-70 win over LSU in the NCAA South.
The point guard, who missed North Carolina’s previous three games due to a sprained big toe on his right foot, also had six assists for the Tar Heels (30-4).
Wayne Ellington also scored 23 points and Tyler Hansbrough had 15 points and eight rebounds for top-seeded North Carolina, which took control with 11 consecutive points late in the second half.
Marcus Thornton had 25 points and Tasmin Mitchell 18 for the eighth- seeded Tigers (27-8).
Source: upi