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Saily dar MM Composure crucial for Tar Heels late in game Veterans, freshmen stay focused in OT BY MICHAEL MARTINEZ STAFF WRITER With 10 minutes remaining in the first half of North Carolina’s 3- 2 overtime victory against Duke on Wednesday, goalkeeper Ford Williams gave freshman teammate Ted Odgers an earful for making a mental blunder on the defensive end of the field. In some ways, Odgers' mistake was understandable it can be hard to stay focused in a game against an arch-rival, but the pres sure can be even more relentless for a freshman. But for a team loaded with untested rookies, the Tar Heels could not have responded to the pressure any better. “I’ve been confident with this team all year long," said senior captain Grant Porter. “We showed a lot of courage in overtime. I don’t know how many overtime games we’ve been in, but we always give it our all toward the end of games. “We showed a lot of mental toughness, which is crucial if you want to have a good season.” Porter is part of a veteran defen sive unit that has been a rock for the Tar Heels throughout the sea son. With junior defender Tim Merritt and senior defender Sean McGinty on the back line, the Tar Heels were able to keep their com posure in a game that boasted eight yellow cards. UNC coach Elmar Bolowich also moved junior Ray Fumo from mid field to defense late in the game, providing the team with another savvy player on the back end. “It helped us stabilize at least the defense,” Bolowich said. “But then we had to take Fumo out of the midfield, so it was give and take.” North Carolina also leaned heavily on its veteran players for offensive leadership Wednesday, as Merritt and Fumo scored the team’s only goals in regulation. However, the Tar Heels were lifted by the poise of their younger players down the stretch. Freshman forward Corey Ashe created several scoring opportuni W *Sp5,Jj S| Ellis Marsalis s considered one of the world’s premier jazz pianists. He’s taught some of the world's most famous musicians. Even fathered a few of his own. But with retirement approaching, he didn’t want to impiWSi^ Not when it came to money. We worked with him on ways to make the rnosvdFSfis retiremerflfcplan, so money wouldn’t get in the way of his musjpf. ” Now he!s ready for the next act, whatever that may be. Log on for ideas, advice, and resultMHAA-CREF.org or call 800.842.27/s*. s v * ' •••• •• - M - Jm /Tj—' NfiSlf; Managing money for people -BF. with other things to think about:' 1 ' RETIREMENT I INSURANCE I MUTUAL FUNDS I COtLEGf SAVINGS I TRUSTS I INVESTMENT MANAtiEMENI Ellis Marsalis became a participant tn 1990 TIAA-CREF Individual and Institutional Services, Inc., and Teachers Personal Investors Services. Inc:, distribute securities products. © 2002 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF), New York. NY. Ellis Marsalis was compensated. ties in both overtime periods before classmate Wes Shull netted the game-winner with a 30-yard blast on a free kick. “It’s really tough to keep your focus when you’ve been on the field that long,” Shull said. “The fans really gave us a lot of energy, and we kept up a good pace. We did a good job of keeping our heads in it.” The Tar Heels are no strangers to overtime this season. Wednesday’s game was their third overtime victory in four tries. Regardless of their previous overtime experience, Porter said, he was impressed with the team's com posure in a heated rivalry game. “If they were 0-10 coming into this game and we were 10-0, it still would have been a good game,” he said. “We were ready for it.” Porter also said he’s confident that his young teammates will be able to keep their cool in the team’s upcoming ACC stretch. “We’re good, but what 1 like about our team is that we don't ever really talk about it,” Porter said. “We’re always focused on the next game.... We should be ready.” Contact the Sports Editor at sports@unc.edu. (919) 605-4810 FOR RENT 1603 Homestead Rd 3-4 bedrm, 2 bath, SI3OO Spacious house with bonus rm - great for home business/4th bdrm 305 A Laurel Ave 4 bedrm, 3 bath, SISOO Brand new beauty w/large rooms. Washer/dryer, front porch & patio. • Convenient locations • Ample parking • Spacious yards • Phone/cable hookups Visit our website for floorplans and locations. Apply online today. COOLBLUt RENTALS x .COM A Sports Shull free kick beats Duke in OT Mens soccer wins hcird-fought thriller BY BRANDON PARKER ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR When the powder blue of North Carolina and the royal blue of Duke face off on the soccer field, there’s always a chance for a classic. Wednesday was no different. It took more than 100 gut wrenching minutes, two overtimes, 44 fouls, eight yellow cards and 29 shots to decide a nail-biter in front of 3,184 at Fetzer Field. Freshman midfielder Wes Shull looped a free kick into the left corner MEN’S SOCCER Duke 2 UNC 3 DOUBLE OVERTIME of the net in the 108th minute to score the game-winning goal in the Tar Heels’ 3-2 defeat of the Blue Devils. “I had a little practice with (that shot),” Shull said. “I knew right when I hit it that it was going in.” The rest of the game was full of iQfi -India Fest ORGANIZATION : Your Gateway to India 11a.m. -8 p.m. J-S. 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After his goal, the junior defend er played off the crowd and the intensity of the matchup by run ning to the stands with his team mates and joining the fans in their celebration. Less than eight minutes later, Duke (2-5-1, 0-3) tied the score with a goal from midfielder Chris Loftus. Much to the dismay of the North Carolina fans, Loftus repeat ed Merritt’s gesture tauntingly. At this point, the game became very physical, and the teams took a more aggressive approach toward one another, leading to a high GET PAID TO GO TO SCHOOL TALK ABOUT ROLE REVERSAL The U.S. Air Force will pay for you to continue your education while you serve your country as a nurse. Through selection into the Air Force Institute of Technology program, you could earn your advanced degree in as little as two years and get paid to do it. You'll be part of an elite team of medical professionals who have chosen to serve their country in this proud .institution. 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But when Shull’s kick ripped the back of the net for the win, the hometown crowd showed their The Student's Choice for... j IBR from $399 /2 BR from $499 WmlmmßißM AVAl?<x()fe- <v)vv! Ask about our great special offers /* appreciation for the teams that provided yet another exciting chapter in the UNC-Duke saga. “The crowd was outstanding, and that was our 12th man tonight," Bolowich said. “They were just unbelievable.” With all the young players that constitute the North Carolina men’s soccer team, this was a game full of experience and potential for things to come. It was especially a treat for the seasoned veterans of the squad. “I’ve only been here four years,” said senior co-captain Grant Porter, “and this has got to be one of the best Duke-North Carolina games in a while.” Contact the Sports Editor at sports @ unc.edu. 13
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