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North Carolina overwhelms GU, 98-77

Gonzaga's season came to an end Friday night as top-seeded North Carolina rolled to an impressive 98-77 victory at FedExForum in Memphis.

North Carolina led by as many as 17 in the first half and settled for a 53-42 lead at the break. The Tar Heels (31-4) scored the first six points of the second half and were on top 66-45  on Wayne Ellington's layup with 15 minutes remaining.

The fourth-seeded Zags finished 28-6, one win short of the school record of 29.

Back later with a game story and a short notebook.  



Jim Meehan
Jim Meehan joined The Spokesman-Review in 1990. Jim is currently a reporter for the Sports Desk and covers Gonzaga University basketball, Spokane Empire football, college volleyball and golf.

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