Kamari Murphy had a craeer game for the Hurricanes. The fifth year Senior transfer from Oklahoma State scored a career high 15 points and added nine rebounds. Davon Reed continued to a push to be named All-ACC. Murphy’s classmate finished with 14 points seven rebounds and five assists with only one turnover.
Bruce Brown continued his tough mindedness scoring nine points and contributing five rebounds and five assists while battling tonsillitis. Brown’s three-pointer with 1:34 remaining extended the Hurricanes lead to 69-63.
Ebuka Izundu started his second straight game in place of Ja’Quan Newton who was serving the second of a three game suspension.