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North Carolina Advances To The Elite Eight

This postseason everything seems to be going right so far for North Carolina who has a record of 30-7 as they downed Butler 92-80 Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight.

Joel Berry scored 26 points while Justin  Jackson had 24, but it was the first career double-double from Maye - 16 points and 12 rebounds - that helped set the tone early and send the top-seeded Tar Heels to a 92-80 victory over Butler in the NCAA Tournament. "according to http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=211532884

Luke Maye's early jolt off the bench helped Carolina (30-7) build a first-half lead to as many as 20 as the Tar Heels benefitted from accuracy, connecting on 54.4 percent of their shots while Butler was at 43.5 percent. "according to http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=211532884

Butler meanwhile finishes the season with a record of 25-9 who was led by Andrew Chrabascz who scored 21 points to go along with seven rebounds. Kelan Martin finished with 16 points for Butler, which struggled shooting early and did not recover. "according to http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=211532884

North Carolina will face Kentucky Sunday for a final four birth to Phoenix where the final four will be played at the University Of Phoenix Stadium home of the NFL West member the Arizona Cardinals. 

Tip-off is set for 5:05 pm. The game will be televised on CBS. "according to http://www.goheels.com/SportSelect.dbml?SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350&SPID=12965&SPSID=668157