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Published Fri, Mar 09, 2012 02:28 PM
Modified Sat, Mar 10, 2012 10:28 PM

Henson injured as UNC dispatches Maryland 85-69

Robert Willett - ROBERT WILLETT - rwillett@newsobserver.com
UNC's John Henson holds his wrist after taking a fall in the first half against Maryland in the second round of the ACC tournament at Philips Arena in Atlanta. Henson returned to play briefly, but then came out of the game and spent most of the rest of the half on the bench.
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By PAUL NEWBERRY - AP SPORTS WRITER
Tags: ACC | tournament | Atlanta | Philips Arena | UNC | North Carolina | Tar Heels | Maryland | Terrapins | Terps

ATLANTA -- North Carolina shook off an injury to John Henson and pulled away from Maryland in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, winning 85-69 Friday behind Kendall Marshall and contributions from everyone else.

Reggie Bullock hit back-to-back 3-pointers to start the second half, quickly extending a 10-point halftime lead to 42-26. Behind 30 points from Terrell Stoglin, the Terrapins sliced the deficit down to seven points a couple of times before the fourth-ranked Tar Heels pulled away again.

North Carolina (28-4) had too many weapons for Maryland (17-15).

Marshall scored 13 points and doled out 12 assists. Bullock and Harrison Barnes scored 15 points apiece. Tyler Zeller and James McAdoo chipped in with 14 each.

North Carolina faces either North Carolina State or Virginia in the semifinals Saturday.

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    UNC's Tyler Zeller works on his shot prior to the Tar Heels' game against Maryland in the second round of the ACC tournament on Friday March 9, 2012 at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
    Robert Willett - ROBERT WILLETT - rwillett@newsobserver.com
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    UNC's Tyler Zeller (44) shoots a first half shot as Maryland's Alex Len (25) defends in the quarterfinal round of the ACC tournament at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
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