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COL BKB: No. Carolina 73, Miami (Fla.) 56

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Tyler Zeller's double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds Tuesday sparked third-ranked North Carolina to a 73-56 win over Miami of Florida.

The Tar Heels (15-2, 2-0 ACC) finished a nine-game homestand undefeated with help from Dexter Strickland, who scored 14 points.

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John Henson contributed 11 points and 14 boards, while Kendall Marshall provided 12 points and eight assists in North Carolina's win.

The Hurricanes (9-6, 0-2) dropped their second straight despite Kenny Kadji's 16 points.

Reggie Johnson added 12 points and nine rebounds for Miami.

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