Tar Heels fend off Hokies

Sat., Feb. 18, 2006

Associated Press The Spokesman-Review

Ivory Latta scored 26 points and Camille Little had seven of her 16 in an early second-half run Friday night as No. 3 North Carolina broke open a close game and coasted to an 84-75 victory over Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.

Latta hit four 3-pointers and had five assists for the Tar Heels (24-1, 11-1).

Dawn Chriss led Virginia Tech (17-7, 4-7 ACC) with 18 points, while Kirby Copeland added 16 points and Kerri Gardin had 11 points and eight rebounds. The Hokies shot just 39 percent and were 0 for 6 on 3-pointers. North Carolina was 7 for 17.

(23) Temple 59, Saint Joseph’s 53: Candice Dupree scored 20 points and tied a career high with 17 rebounds to lead the Owls (19-6, 10-3 Atlantic-10) to a victory over the Hawks (16-8, 8-5) in Philadelphia.

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