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    N.C. State coach Mark Gottfried.....
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    ....embraces UNC coach Roy Williams prior to their game on Saturday January 26, 2013 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
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    N.C. State and UNC tip off at the start of their game on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
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    UNC's James Michael McAdoo (43) guards N.C. State's C.J. Leslie (5) during the first half.
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    N.C. State's C.J. Leslie (5) drives to the basket against UNC's James Michael McAdoo (43) during the first half.
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    UNC's Brice Johnson (11) slams in two during the first half.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    UNC coach Roy Williams yells at his player as N.C. State opens a 20 point lead over the Tar Heels during the first half.
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    N.C. State's Lorenzo Brown....
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    ...drives to the basket against UNC's Marcus Paige (5) during the first half.
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    N.C. State's Richard Howell (1) puts in two as UNC's Desmond Hubert (14), right, defends during the first half.
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    N.C. State's Richard Howell (1) runs back upcourt after slamming in two during the first half of N.C. State's game against UNC.
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    UNC's James Michael McAdoo (43) takes a seat on the bench after being called for two fouls in the first two minutes of the Tar Heels' game against N.C. State.
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    N.C. State's C.J. Leslie (5) drives to the basket against UNC's Joel James (0) during the first half.
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    N.C. State's Scott Wood (15) heads into the crowd after chasing after a loose ball during the first half.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's C.J. Leslie (5) drives to the basket between UNC's Jackson Simmons (21) and James Michael McAdoo (43) during the first half.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State fans celebrate an early first half lead over North Carolina.
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    N.C. State's C.J. Leslie (5) slams in two over UNC's Jackson Simmons (21) in the first half.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's C.J. Leslie (5) dunks over UNC's Jackson Simmons (21) during the first half.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    UNC's Brice Johnson (11) slams in two as N.C. State's C.J. Leslie (5) defends during the first half.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    UNC's Marcus Paige (5) puts up a shot against N.C. State's Lorenzo Brown (2) during the first half.
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    N.C. State's Rodney Purvis (0) goes to the basket for a dunk in the first half.
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    N.C. State's Mark Gottfried is pumped during the second half of N.C. State's 91-83 victory over UNC.
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    N.C. State's Rodney Purvis (0) and Lorenzo Brown (2) reacts after a dunk by Purvis during the first half.
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    N.C. State's T.J. Warren (24), left and Lorenzo Brown (2) celebrate during the first half of N.C. State's game against UNC.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    UNC's P.J. Hairston (15) puts up a shot against N.C. State's C.J. Leslie (5) during the first half. Hairston had 19 points for the Tar Heels.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    UNC's Marcus Paige (5) puts up a shot against N.C. State's Scott Wood (15) during the second half.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    UNC's Roy Williams watches during the second half of N.C. State's 91-83 victory over UNC.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's T.J. Warren (24) drives to the basket as UNC's Dexter Strickland (1) defends during the second half.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    UNC's Marcus Paige (5) defends N.C. State's Lorenzo Brown (2) during the second half.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    UNC's P.J. Hairston (15)....
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    ....dives over N.C. State's T.J. Warren (24) for a loose ball during the second half. Hairston touched the ball last, and N.C. State gained possession.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's T.J. Warren (24) puts up a shot against UNC's Brice Johnson (11) during the second.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State coach Mark Gottfried, concerned after the Tar Heels cut into the Wolfpack's lead late in the second half, calls a timeout to regroup with his team.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Lorenzo Brown (2) scores an easy basket in the second half.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's T.J. Warren (24) celebrates after slamming in two during the second half.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    UNC coach Roy Williams and assistant coach C.B. McGrath watch as N.C. State runs up a 20 point lead over the Tar Heels.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    UNC coach Roy Williams has a word with Dexter Strickland (1) during the second half against N.C. State.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Lorenzo Brown (2) fouls UNC's Marcus Paige (5) in the second half during.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Scott Wood (15) drills a 3-pointer while being fouled by UNC's Dexter Strickland (1) during the second half.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    UNC's J. P. Tokoto (25) and Reggie Bullock (35) trap State's Richard Howell (1) during the second half.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    UNC coach Roy Williams huddles with his team during the final minutes of play as they cut into the N.C. State lead.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Lorenzo Brown (2) passes out of the pressure by UNC's Dexter Strickland (1) and J.P. Tokoto (25) during the second.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Scott Wood (15), left, congratulates Lorenzo Brown (2), right, as they come off the court after N.C. State's 91-83 victory over UNC.
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