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Derek Dixon Delivers Under Pressure to Lift UNC Over Kentucky

When North Carolina needed a late bucket, it didn't turn to any of its top scorers. Not even to a starter. Instead, the Tar Heels put the ball in a freshman's hands. Or at least, that's where it ended up. With under a minute to play and down by one, North Carolina didn't get the look it wanted. The play broke down and Derek Dixon had to improvise. (TarHeel247) Box Score: North Carolina 67, Kentucky 64
View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels' 67-64 victory over the No.