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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Nate Britt hasnt been able to make up for the offense and shooting touch lost with North Carolinas starting point guard sidelined by an ankle injury.Still, the senior was good enough in the final minutes of a tight game to help the No. 7 Tar Heels complete a big comeback -- with some help from a couple of freshmen.Rookie big man Tony Bradley Jr. blocked a shot in the final seconds to help the Tar Heels rally from 15 down to beat Tennessee 73-71 on Sunday, a performance that Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams described as a struggle.With Joel Berry II missing his second straight game due to a sprained left ankle suffered last weekend, Britt finished with 11 points and shot just 4 of 14, but he also had seven assists and a career-high five steals.I talked to (assistant coach Hubert) Davis after practice yesterday and he was telling me: The shots will come ... but youve got to lose yourself in the game, Britt said. You can do so much more than just knock down shots.Britt has started with Berry out, but went 0 for 8 against Davidson. Justin Jackson scored 27 points and hit seven 3-pointers to carry the offense that night, but he shot just 3 of 15 Sunday -- though he had the go-ahead driving score with 2:14 left.While Kenny Williams III led UNC with 12 points, Bradley finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds while fellow freshman Brandon Robinson tipped in a missed drive by Britt with 52.4 seconds left for a three-point lead.Roy Williams was irked by his teams play in the Davidson win. He wasnt much happier Sunday.I approach it like we stunk it up, and we made a couple of plays at the end, he said.Robert Hubbs III had 21 points to lead the Volunteers (4-4), who led 30-15 early and shot 65 percent in the first half before finishing at 52 percent. But UNC had 22 offensive boards and scored 25 second-chance points to offset its 40-percent shooting.We told our team at halftime: if were going to win the game, were going to have to do it by rebounding the ball, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said. We didnt do it. Carolina just played volleyball with it.BIG PICTURETennessee: The Volunteers repeatedly came up big shots to answer UNCs pushes in the second half. But rebounding and the 3-for-13 shooting from 3-point range was too much to overcome.Like I told them, its easy to go in the locker room and say, `We did this, we did that, but the fact is we came to win and we didnt, Barnes said. I dont want them to feel good about being close in games. Weve got to figure out a way to get over the hump.UNC: The Tar Heels badly miss Berrys floor leadership, scoring ability and toughness to finish through contact. That was especially glaring with Jackson struggling and the front line of Kennedy Meeks and Isaiah Hicks combining for 15 points and nine boards.While Roy Williams wouldnt focus on Berrys absence, Britt was asked about his takeaway from the past two games of playing without Berry.You could see how much we need him, Britt said.BRADLEYS BLOCKTennessee had a last chance to tie as Lamonte Turner drove toward the basket. The 6-foot-10 Bradley blocked the shot and grabbed the loose ball in what amounted to the Volunteers last real shot.The point guard was dribbling toward me kind of fast so I knew just to try to help, Bradley said. I put my hand up and the ball hit my hand, and I got the rebound. It happened so fast.POLL IMPLICATIONSThe Tar Heels didnt look particularly sharp in two wins this week. Could that cost them some votes in the new AP Top 25 released Monday?UP NEXTTennessee: The Volunteers host Tennessee Tech on Tuesday night.UNC: The Tar Heels play their second straight against a Southeastern Conference opponent in a marquee matchup against No. 6 Kentucky on Saturday in Las Vegas.---Follow Aaron Beard on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/aaronbeardap---More AP college basketball at http://collegebasketball.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-Top25Wholesale NCAA Jerseys . -- Ohio States Urban Meyer has never had any issue acclimating to the biggest stages in college football. NCAA Jerseys 2020 . 8 Kansas to a 64-63 win over Texas Tech on Tuesday night. The freshman from Vaughan, Ont. https://www.ncaajerseys2020.com/ .Y. -- Bills receiver Stevie Johnson has a bone to pick with the NFL schedule maker. 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Johnson was hurt in practice Friday. Kolb wasnt available for comment, but showed frustration by angrily tossing his helmet to the ground before being examined by head trainer Bud Carpenter. After a few minutes, Kolb got up got up on his own and was escorted to the locker room. Kolb was joining the quarterbacks and receivers in making their way through a tunnel to work out on an adjoining field. He slipped on a mat laid down over the concrete, and immediately began hobbling in pain. Kolb then put his arm around Carpenters shoulder for support. It was a freak accident that happened about 50 minutes into practice at Bills training camp in suburban Rochester. When wet, the mats provide very little traction, especially for players wearing cleats. Shortly after Kolb slipped, several camp volunteers arrived with brooms to sweep away any remaining water from the mats. Manuel took the extra precaution the next time he went through the tunnel by walking mostly on the concrete. This is but the latest in a series of setbacks for Kolb, who is entering his seventh NFL season and seeking a fresh start in Buffalo after signing a two-year contract in April. Selected by Philadelphia in the second round of the 2007 draft, Kolb was sidelined by a concussion in losing the Eagles starting job to Michael Vick to open the 2009 season. Kolb then spent the past two seasons in Arizona, where he failed to secure the starting job because of an assortment of injuries. Marrone said its unfair to label Kolb injury-prone. "The one thing I do know about Kevin is that he is a tough son of a gun," Marronne said.dddddddddddd "Hell get back out there quickly if its up to him." In the meantime, Manuel will be getting more practice time with the starters. Thats a significant step up after Kolb spent much of the first week of camp getting most of the work with the starters. Marrone had been increasing Manuels responsibilities over the past week, with the two quarterbacks nearly evenly splitting snaps by Friday. Marrone liked how Manuel responded after Kolb was hurt by not letting the injury affect him or the offence. "It was a very smooth transition," Marrone said. "It can affect the team. And I didnt see it affect the two guys behind him, so thats positive." Its too early to determine whether Kolbs injury will affect the quarterback rotation for the Bills preseason opener at Indianapolis on Aug. 11. Manuel has shown improvement with each day of practice. On Saturday, he hit Marcus Easley on a deep route, and also showed off his speed in taking off on quarterback sweeps. Manuel was selected 16th overall out of Florida State, and the only quarterback taken in the first round of the draft. The Bills have only one other quarterback at camp, Jeff Tuel, an undrafted rookie free agent out of Washington State. As for Stevie Johnson, the receiver was disappointed to be sidelined once again by injury. He missed most of the teams spring practices with a sore back. Hes also had a history of groin problems that have cropped up during camp. Johnson said he felt something pop just as he was pushing off his left leg to make a cut. He expects to be ready for the start of the season. "The seasons where the moneys made, man," Johnson said. "Ill be out there to play." NOTES: With WR Kevin Elliott (right shoulder) also out, the Bills signed undrafted rookie WR Terrell Sinkfield on Saturday. The Northern Iowa product has already been cut twice this off-season, by Miami and Green Bay. ... Reserve TE Mike Caussin, who hurt his hip Friday, will have the injury evaluated next week to determine how much time hell miss, Marrone said. ... DE Mario Williams took part in on-field individual drills for the first time since complaining of a sore foot before the first training camp practice. ' ' '