CHAPEL HILL, N.C. –– The difference between two halves in college basketball can be stark and UNC’s 79-70 win over NC State proved such. In the first half, N.C. State—led by Jayden Taylor and DJ Horne—thoroughly handled the Tar Heels…
Tar Heels Shift Focus to Miami After Historic Win at UVA
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. –– No. 10 North Carolina broke an ugly 12-year streak Saturday, beating the Cavaliers 54-44 in John Paul Jones Arena. Even in his years as an assistant coach, UNC head coach Hubert Davis had never won there,…
Get Back Up and Work: Tar Heels Look to Redeem Themselves at Miami
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. –– North Carolina’s level of preparation Tuesday night took a new low as the Tar Heels fell 80-76 to an unranked Clemson team. After beating Duke last Saturday, they rode off post-game high for too long and…
Blue Devils Bounce Back with Win Over Notre Dame
DURHAM, N.C. –– After a stinging loss to rival No.3-ranked North Carolina on Saturday, the Blue Devils earned a 71-53 bounceback win over Notre Dame last night. No.9 Duke moves to 17-5 on the season and 8-3 in the ACC,…
Tar Heels Bully Blue Devils in Chapel Hill
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. —- North Carolina came out with a purpose Saturday night, earning a statement 93-84 win over a formidable foe in the Duke Blue Devils. They quickly disarmed their blue-blooded foe to advance to 18-4 and 10-1 in…
Every Time You Play In It, It Feels Like More is At Stake: As His Time in Chapel Hill Winds Down, Armando Bacot Reflects on the Duke/UNC Rivalry
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. —- For Armando Bacot, this UNC-Duke game is special. Arguably the best rivalry in college sports, it’s a testament to the rich tapestry of basketball. It transcends the court, reflecting a cultural phenomenon that values excellence, skill…
Tar Heels & Blue Devils Set for Top 10 Clash at Dean Dome
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. —- On Monday, the Tar Heels win streak was snapped in the final seconds of their loss to Georgia Tech. It was a game that humbled the No.3-ranked Tar Heels and with the chip back on their…
Loss to Georgia Tech Humbled Tar Heels at the Perfect Time
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -– The Yellow Jackets delivered the Tar Heels their first loss in 10 games after a 74-73 thriller in Atlanta last night. North Carolina gave up a season-high 74 points, the largest score they’ve allowed an opponent…
10 In A Row: Tar Heels Survive Tough Test in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. . –– With a 75-68 win over Florida State earlier this afternoon, the Tar Heels have earned their 10th straight game. North Carolina survived a tough test by the Seminoles, struggling with their shots and getting tripped up…
Something Needs to Shift if Tar Heels Hope to Salvage Season
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. –– After three losses in their last five games, it’s clear that something needs to shift if No.7-ranked North Carolina hopes to salvage the remainder of their season. At this point in the season and with March Madness…