North Carolina cruised through its first two NCAA Tournament games, thumping Vermont 77-58 before going on to beat eighth seeded Creighton 87-73. As the scores would indicate, the Tar Heels were impressive in both outings, but their win over the Blue Jays was particularly note worthy as all five starters scored in double figures. UNC also shot 50.8 percent from the field as a team and connected on eight of its 16 three point attempts.
Forward John Henson, who missed the game against the Catamounts, posted a 13 point, 10 rebound double-double in his return while point guard Kendall Marshall led the team with 18 points and 11 assists. Unfortunately for Head Coach Roy Williams and Marshall?s teammates, Marshall will not see action tonight. The sophomore suffered a broken wrist in the second half of the Creighton game and Williams suggested his presence in this evening?s contest was unlikely.
The question now shifts to Ohio and whether or not it has enough to overcome a depleted Tar Heels team. The Bobcats pulled off two upsets last week, beating fourth seeded Michigan and 12th seeded South Florida to advance to the Sweet 16.
Ohio?s guard combination of D.J. Cooper and Walter Offutt were outstanding in both wins, combining for 72 of the team?s 127 points. The pair also amassed 16 assists and eight steals in the two wins while knocking down 9-of-19 from beyond the arc.
North Carolina should advance tonight, but Marshall?s absence is enough to maybe lean the Bobcats way on the line.
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Ohio vs North Carolina Pick NCAA Tournament 2012 Sweet 16: Provided by SBG Global
Ohio Bobcats +10 (+100), Over 143 (-110), +475 (Moneyline)
North Carolina Tar Heels -10 (-120), Under 143 (-110), -650 (Moneyline)
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