Carolina 87 - Wake Forest 64
February 12, 2000


Joseph Forte  
Joseph Forte -
the Ram Man's
Player of the Game 
Raleigh __ Carolina didn't get the opening tip, but after that it was all Heels.

At the 12 minute mark the Heels had a 10 point lead, 19-9.  Carolina is on a roll now.  With all the Heels playing good, Haywood and Cota are starting out red hot.

Wake makes a little run and closes to 5 points.  Carolina gets it back to 9 then seems to lose some concentration.  Wake finds their shot and closes to 1 point down at the half, 33-32.

Starting the second half, Carolina looks a bit shaky.  What's going on Heels?  This is not how you get back into the Top 25.  Let's go!

Wake has more energy and within 4 minutes has a 4 point lead.  It's time to reach down Heels.  It's back and forth before the Heels take an 8 point lead 55 -47 at the 10 minutes mark.  Carolina is just getting warmed up and ready to explode.

The Heels are back!  With 4 minutes to go, the Heels lead by 16, 76- 60, with Forte hitting some big shots.  It's nice to see Carolina dominate again.  This is what we've been waiting for all season.

All the Heels played a great game, but Joseph was in the zone.  Joseph tallied 24 points including 6 three pointers.  What a show from start to finish!

By the way, ABC Sports sucks!  With a 1 1/2 minutes to go, they switch off to another game.  Yes, it's mop-up time for the Blue team, but it's Carolina basketball and we want to see it til the last second.

All CarolinaFans everywhere are running to their radios.  Then we had to listen to Woody and Mick talk about hamburgers, hot dogs, and soft drinks.  I had forgotten how much I hated listening to them anymore.  Why can't we just watch and listen to the Heels?

Good game Heels!!!  Now time to think about Valentine's Day and Cathy!

the Ram Man

P.S.  The new uniforms suck!  Give me "North Carolina"!

For great game coverage, check out the links below
Tar Heels keep Rolling, Down Wake

Tar Heels put it all together

Deacons plagued by poor point play

Owens helps Heels get back on road to NCAAs

Heels Shoot Down Deacons

Three Double-Doubles for Carolina

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