MBB: Nevada-Las Vegas 90, UNC-CH 80

[feldspar]

The Running' Rebels are up on the boys in powder blue 54-47 with about 13 minutes left in the 2nd half.

I'm not watching the game but UNLV seems to be holding their own on the inside despite Carolina's supposed invincibility...

[hurleyfor3]

This will end the same way 923485609857369085346 other unc games have, with them coming back and winning with the help of stupid mistakes by unlv.

[duke09hms]

This will end the same way 923485609857369085346 other unc games have, with them coming back and winning with the help of stupid mistakes by unlv.

yeah most likely true, hopefully this game will provide a blueprint on how to shut down unc

[Greg_Newton]

WOW, some nice passing by UNLV. They can't stop UNC, but maybe they can keep up the scoring...

[hurleyfor3]

72-60 unlv. The more they go up the more bizarre the comeback will be.

[Gthoma2a]

This could hurt us a little with Shabazz, but I would almost be okay with it to see UNC lose to an unranked team.

UNC is being outplayed. I have thought they were highly overrated for a while, but I thought it would be Kentucky to unseed them.

[duke09hms]

I just keep wondering - how is carolina going to pull it off

[Duvall]

I just keep wondering - how is carolina going to pull it off

UNLV missed layups and UNC free throws.

[Gthoma2a]

Quick shots...

[Greg_Newton]

OMG, stop shooting it with 25 seconds left in the shot clock and immediately fouling on defense. Does UNLV think they're behind?

[juise]

I just keep wondering - how is carolina going to pull it off

Well, if it happens, it will surely involve a lot of scoring with the clock stopped (FT's, but at a higher percentage). Shooting 3's does not appear to be the answer.

I sorta understand the theory behind wanting to see the Heels win outside of conference, but I just can't quite get over the joy of watching them struggle.

[hurleyfor3]

77-68, 4 minute teevee timeout, 4 fouls on Henson. Although unlv missed a couple relatively easy transition attempts the last couple times down.

[OldPhiKap]

I just keep wondering - how is carolina going to pull it off

I'm turning it off and crashing before I see it.

After the football game, I've seen all I can stand of the #@#%'n Tar Heels today.


Go to Hell, Carolina.

[mr. synellinden]

UNC is getting dominated in the second half. Down 9. 3:47 to go.

UNLV is either really good and really underrated or they're having one of those games.

I think it's the former and I would not want to play this team.

[hurleyfor3]

PEOPLE!

Unc losing is always and everywhere a good thing, regardless of where, how or to whom.

[Duvall]

PEOPLE!

Unc losing is always and everywhere a good thing, regardless of where, how or to whom.

This endgame is kind of making me hate UNLV. Why would you take a 15-foot jumpshot in transition with a lead late?

[juise]

Quick shots...

Dance with who brung you, I suppose.

[Gthoma2a]

I'm calling it!

[hurleyfor3]

This endgame is kind of making me hate UNLV. Why would you take a 15-foot jumpshot in transition with a lead late?

Yeah, they're beating the press but not really taking advantage via shot selection. Until they get a O-rebound and make a 3, that is...

Roy uses his last timeout with 2:04 left, unlv up 8.

[Gthoma2a]

I'm calling it!

Too soon...