North Carolina-Kentucky Basketball

North Carolina hosted Kentucky in a match-up of two of the most historically significant college basketball programs. Unfortunately, Kentucky is in a down year and UNC is loaded. Even with out Tyler Hansbrough, The Tar Heels defeated the Wildcats 77-58.

Deon Thompson scored 20 points, his career-high, to help top-ranked North Carolina beat Kentucky. National player of the year Tyler Hansbrough was in street clothes unable to play due to an injury.