Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson each had 21 points Friday night to help North Carolina crush Mount St. Mary's 113-74 in the first round of the East Regional.

The Tarheels scored the first seven points of the game delighting the pro-North Carolina crowd, as thousands of blue-clad fans filled the RBC Center, located a short drive from the Chapel Hill campus. Ironically RBC is the home of rival N.C. State, but it was a home away from home for the Heels Friday night.
North Carolina led 60-41 at the half and romped their way to the opening night win.

Wayne Ellington added 16 points for the Tar Heels (33-2), who have won 12 straight and continued their near-perfect run in NCAA games played in their home state. North Carolina improved to 22-1 in those games.
Two walk-ons from Western North Carolina, J.B. Tanner of West Henderson and Patrick Moody of Roberson both played and scored. Tanner hit a three pointer, while Moody put in two free throws.

News 13 Sports Edward McDonald says North Carolina accomplished its pregame mission on Friday night.
They wanted to attack early and play better than they did in their ACC Tournament title run.