Tar Heels pick apart Hurricanes' Harris

Last update: November 14, 2009 - 9:09 PM

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Kendric Burney returned one of his three interceptions for a 77-yard touchdown, and his third pick resulted in a bizarre fourth-quarter score that helped North Carolina beat No. 12 Miami 33-24 on Saturday.

Burney fumbled his third interception on what looked to be a forward pass, but Melvin Williams picked up the loose ball and ran the last 44 yards for a score. The touchdown held up on review after replays showed the ball slipping from Burney's hand, confirming a play that gave the Tar Heels (7-3, 3-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) a 30-17 lead with about 9 1/2 minutes left.

Jacory Harris threw for 319 yards for the Hurricanes (7-3, 4-3) but also had four interceptions -- with three going to Burney to end drives deep in North Carolina territory.

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