University of North Carolina Athletics
Zeller Named Tar Heel Performer of the Week
December 19, 2011 | Men's Basketball
Dec. 19, 2011
Senior forward Tyler Zeller of the men's basketball team has been named the Tar Heel Performer of the Week for December 12-18, 2011 after scoring 31 points and pulling down 10 rebounds in a 97-82 win over Appalachian State.
The Washington, Ind., native finished with 31 points, including 20 in the first half, in Carolina's 97-82 win over Appalachian State on Saturday night. The 31 points were one off of Zeller's career high of 32, set vs. Long Island in the 2011 NCAA Tournament. Against the Mountaineers on Saturday, he hit 11 of 15 shot attempts and 9 of 10 free throw tries, also grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds. He also recorded a steal and an assist in the victory.
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