North Carolina Tar Heels fans cheer prior to the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech Hokies and North Carolina Tar Heels tip off in a mostly full Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Seth Allen (4) drives to the basket early in the game. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard/forward Ty Outlaw (42) shoots a three pointer. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Seth Allen (4) attempts a layup over North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies forward Zach LeDay (32) muscles his way to the basket. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
North Carolina Tar Heels guard Nate Britt (0) shoots over the late arriving Virginia Tech Hokies guard Ahmed Hill (13) on one of several successful first half Carolina three pointers. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) shoots over Virginia Tech Hokies forward Zach LeDay (32) in the first half. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Robinson (5) dribbles into traffic. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard/forward Chris Clarke (15) defends the shot attempt by North Carolina Tar Heels forward/guard Theo Pinson (1). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Robinson (5) drives past North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Robinson (5) has his shot blocked from behind by North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Ahmed Hill (13) shoots off balanced over North Carolina Tar Heels forward/guard Justin Jackson (44). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Ahmed Hill (13) shoots a corner three over North Carolina Tar Heels forward/guard Justin Jackson (44). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams looks on as North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (4) is substituted from the game. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies forward Zach LeDay (32) attempts a layup around North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard/forward Chris Clarke (15) scores on an easy finger roll. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Bibbs (10) attempts a three pointer. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Robinson (5) goes airborne as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kenny Williams (24) attempts to draw a charging foul. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies forward Zach LeDay (32) walks toward locker room during halftime. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Seth Allen (4) looks to shoot on his drive attempt. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Buzz Williams instructs his team during a second half timeout. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Former assistant football coach Shane Beamer looks on thoughtfully from the first row behind the Hokie bench. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Robinson (5) defends North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) in the second half. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Bibbs (10) shoots a three pointer over North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kenny Williams (24). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Seth Allen (4) attempts a floater from just outside the lane over North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kenny Williams (24). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Seth Allen (4) and guard Justin Bibbs (10) battle for the ball with North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
A North Carolina Tar Heels cheerleader performs during a timeout. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard/forward Chris Clarke (15) rises above everyone for the easy layup. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies forward Zach LeDay (32) and guard/forward Chris Clarke (15) fight for position on an inbounds play. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Buzz Williams yells at forward Zach LeDay (32) to get back into the game after mistakenly leaving the court. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) scores an easy basket between Virginia Tech Hokies guard/forward Ty Outlaw (42) and guard Seth Allen (4). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
The jerseys of former North Carolina Tar Heels greats hang in the Dean Smith Center rafters. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies forward Khadim Sy (2) attempts a free throw. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Buzz Williams reacts late in the game. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies forward Zach LeDay (32) drives on top of the pile attempting to grab a loose ball. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Referee's and players join together to separate the pile. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard/forward Chris Clarke (15) looks for an opening as he drives to the basket. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies forward Zach LeDay (32) and Carolina fans react following an uncontested dunk by Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Robinson (5) defends North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Seth Allen (4) shoots a three pointer in the second half. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Robinson (5) executes a perfect pass to forward Zach LeDay (32). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies forward Zach LeDay (32) reacts immediately following the defeat. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams shakes hands with Virginia Tech Hokies forward Zach LeDay (32) following the game. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
