NCAA Basketball 540p Kansas vs UNC 2008 bballjohn32

2008 NCAA Mens Basketball Final Four Game - UNC vs. Kansas

The second semifinal game could be divided up as if it were three different games. The Jayhawks took a 40-12 lead in the first 15 minutes. North Carolina narrowed the deficit to 17 at halftime and opened the second half on a 23-10 run to close to within 4 points with 11 minutes to play. After the teams traded baskets for a few minutes, Kansas pulled away, closing on a 20-7 run for a 84-66 victory over the tournament's #1 overall seed. Brandon Rush led the Jayhawks with 25 points. Kansas' defense held the AP Player of the Year, Tyler Hansbrough, to 17 points and 9 rebounds, slightly below his season averages. The Tar Heels were led by Wayne Ellington's 18 points.



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