Tar Heels Take Down ORU

Tyler Hansbrough and the Tar Heels hosted the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles on Saturday, December 13. It was Tyler Hansbrough's first game in the Dean Dome this year. One word sums up this team: WOW! In all my years of watching Tar Heels basketball, and college basketball for that, I have never seen a better team. The Tar Heels are clicking on all cylinders right now. Hansbrough entered the game 35 points shy of the the scoring record set by Phil Ford - a 30 year old record! He finished the game with 26 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 1 block in 29 minutes of play. He wasn't the only one who had a solid game. All of the starters finished with double digit scoring, and the bench players performed well. ORU kept it close for the first five minutes, but the Tar Heels were just too good. My only concern is that the Tar Heels did not have that fire in the second half. It appeared as if they were playing on cruise control, something I did not see against the blow out wins against Notre Dame and Michigan State. Of course they can get away with it against ORU, but that type of effort won't cut it once ACC play begins.

I know everyone talks about it, but this team is THE team to beat. The starting five is rediculous. They have a deep bench. Arguably their best defender is still sidelined with an injury. Many people questioned whether Hansbrough would be his old self after his injury. Even with some questions, the Tar Heels have shown the critics they have what it takes. Even though I am an avid Tar Heels fan, you have to admit this is a fun team to watch!