No. 1 Tar Heels Cruise Past Kent State

Tyler Hansbrough and a deep roster have helped top-ranked North Carolina overcome injuries and illnesses that have thinned the Tar Heels' rotation.

Hansbrough, a junior preseason All-America, had his seventh straight game with at least 20 points, getting 25 in North Carolina's 90-61 rout of Kent State on Wednesday night.

Even with three key players missing the game, the Tar Heels (14-0) managed their fourth straight victory by at least 25 points.

"For this team, it says a lot for our depth, but we'll be ready for them when we get back," said Hansbrough, who was 11-for-11 at the free-throw line.

Reserve forward Alex Stepheson …