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Dance over: Butler overrun by UNC in Sweet 16

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – North Carolina did to the Butler Bulldogs what the Dawgs have often done to others in NCAA tournaments: Shoot them out of the gym.

North Carolina began 6-of-7 from the 3-point line, built a 20-point lead in the first half and went on to win 92-80 Friday night in a South Regional semifinal at FedExForum.

No. 4 seed Butler, projected by Big East coaches to finish sixth in that conference, ended a surprise Sweet 16 season with a 25-9 record.

No. 1 seed North Carolina (30-7) advanced to the regional title game against the winner of the other semifinal between No.